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November 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Should Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Move on From Aaron Henry? www.si.com/college/illi...
Should Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Move on From Aaron Henry?
Bielema will have a difficult decision to make if Aaron doesn't turn his defense around over the next five games
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October 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Illinois Guard Mihailo Petrovic Cleared by NCAA: What It Means to the Illini www.si.com/college/illi...
Illinois Guard Mihailo Petrovic Cleared by NCAA: What It Means to the Illini
Petrovic, a 6-foot-2 point guard from Serbia, was deemed eligible by the NCAA and ruled a sophomore for the 2025-26 season
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October 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
One Play That Will Give Illinois Fans Morez Johnson Jr. Remorse www.si.com/college/illi...
One Play That Will Give Illinois Fans Morez Johnson Jr. Remorse
Johnson, the former Illini who transferred to Michigan, showed skills on a single possession against St. John's that should make Illinois fans blush
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October 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Vents Frustrations After Loss at Washington www.si.com/college/illi...
Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Vents Frustrations After Loss at Washington
Bielema discussed his specific disappointments and whether he will take a more active role coaching the defense
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October 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 42-25 Loss to Washington www.si.com/college/illi...
Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 42-25 Loss to Washington
The Illini offense – hardly perfect itself – couldn't overcome a stinker of an outing from the defense in Seattle
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October 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Ceilings and Floors: How Much Uncertainty Surrounds Illinois' 2025-26 Season? www.si.com/college/illi...
Ceilings and Floors: How Much Uncertainty Surrounds Illinois' 2025-26 Season?
After an up-and-down season and another roster makeover, are the Illini in for another wild ride? One metric offers a surprising answer.
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October 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
David Mirkovic Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026 www.si.com/college/illi...
David Mirkovic Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026
If the early returns are any indication, the Illini got far more than they bargained for in Mirkovic, a dynamic offensive force
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October 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The knocks on Illinois QB Luke Altmyer are familiar: too small, not enough arm, not an elite athlete. So ...

What Is the Secret Behind Illinois Quarterback Luke Altmyer's Success? www.si.com/college/illi...
What Is the Secret Behind Illinois Quarterback Luke Altmyer's Success?
Altmyer has plenty of physical tools that rate as above average – but hardly elite. So what fuels his efficiency and productivity?
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October 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Does Illinois Basketball Have a New Star? 'He's Got Some Jokic in Him' www.si.com/college/illi...
Does Illinois Basketball Have a New Star? 'He's Got Some Jokic in Him'
David Mirkovic was supposed to be just one of a handful of exciting newcomers in Champaign this season – but is he actually one of one?
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October 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 92-65 Win Over Illinois State www.si.com/college/illi...
Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 92-65 Win Over Illinois State
Something old and plenty new added up to one heckuva ceremony for the Illini in Sunday's exhibition outing
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October 20, 2025 at 4:06 AM
How to Watch: Illinois Basketball vs. Illinois State (Exhibition) www.si.com/college/illi...
How to Watch: Illinois Basketball vs. Illinois State (Exhibition)
Despite missing some key pieces, the Illini hope to learn a few things about themselves before the games begin to count
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October 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Former two-division champion Danny Garcia went out a winner Saturday night – except he isn't yet sure he's going out at all. My story:
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Danny Garcia’s emotions high – and mixed – on the edge of retirement
All things considered, Danny Garcia didn’t look – or sound – like a guy who was ready to accept his gold watch and shuffle off into retirement after Saturday's win.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Paulie Malignaggi, at age 44 and absent from the ring since 2019, fought and won a bareknuckle match Saturday night. My story:
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Paulie Malignaggi bests Tyler Goodjohn in bareknuckle battle
Paulie Malignaggi, who hadn’t fought since 2019, on Saturday battled Tyler Goodjohn over five rounds to earn a split decision win in their bareknuckle match in Leeds, UK.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Lots of players out – on both sides – in this one. Check in for the latest:

How to Watch: Illinois Basketball vs. Illinois State (Exhibition) www.si.com/college/illi...
How to Watch: Illinois Basketball vs. Illinois State (Exhibition)
Despite missing some key pieces, the Illini hope to learn a few things about themselves before the games begin to count
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October 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Kylan Boswell Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026 www.si.com/college/illi...
Kylan Boswell Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026
Boswell's downhill driving and defense already make him a handful, but with improved shooting he could climb into All-Big Ten territory
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October 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
3 Reasons Illinois' Brad Underwood Recruits Prizes International Recruiting www.si.com/college/illi...
3 Reasons Illinois' Brad Underwood Recruits Prizes International Recruiting
It's no secret that Underwood goes harder on the international recruiting scene than any coach in college basketball – but why?
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October 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Brad Underwood Answers How He'll Game-Plan for Former Illini Morez Johnson Jr. www.si.com/college/illi...
Brad Underwood Answers How He'll Game-Plan for Former Illini Morez Johnson Jr.
After Johnson jumped ship from Illinois to Michigan in the offseason, how will the Illini approach him when the Wolverines come to Champaign on Feb. 27?
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October 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
You want hardcore, deep-dive Xs-and-Os football analysis, you say? Well, you've come to the right place, my friends.

Illinois Will Beat Purdue – and the Illini Will Have Taylor Swift to Thank for It www.si.com/college/illi...
Illinois Will Beat Purdue – and the Illini Will Have Taylor Swift to Thank for It
The Illini (4-1) have plenty on their side Saturday against the Boilermakers – including a 'curse' that should ensure a Swift resolution
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October 4, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Why Malik Elzy Has Parted Ways With Illinois Football – and What's Next www.si.com/college/illi...
Why Malik Elzy Has Parted Ways With Illinois Football – and What's Next
Elzy, a promising wide receiver prospect, will redshirt the remainder of 2025 and has left the Illini. What happens now?
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September 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM