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#illini OL commit Kai Pritchard (@kaipritchard6) just made his first return trip to Champaign since committing. The four-star prospect is excited to return again in January as an early enrollee.

"I'm ready. I think it's going to be awesome," he said.
Four-star OL Kai Pritchard makes first return trip to UI since commitment: 'There's no chance I'm leaving'
The New Jersey prospect will sign with Illinois in December and enroll at UI in January
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November 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Werner's Big Ten Power Rankings, Week 12: USC, Michigan keep CFP hopes alive, Penn State snaps skid
Werner's Big Ten Power Rankings, Week 12: USC, Michigan keep CFP hopes alive, Penn State snaps skid
Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner ranks the Big Ten teams after Week 12
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November 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Following a two-year mission to Tonga, Maika Matelau (@MaikaMatelau) has emerged as one of the top JUCO prospects in the country.

This weekend, he took an official visit to #illini.

"They've made me feel like I'm wanted here," he said.
Three-star JUCO OL Maika Matelau feels love on Illini official visit: 'They've made me feel like I'm wanted'
The California has emerged as one of the top JUCO prospects in the country following a two-year mission to Tonga
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November 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
My four takeaways from #illini's 24-6 win over Maryland
Werner: Four takeaways from Illini football's 24-6 win over Maryland
Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner dives in on the Illini defense, run game and more
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November 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🎙️ #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1073 | Hits & misses from Illini's 24-6 win over Maryland

@mrwagner25 and I react to Illinois' second straight win, strides from the defense, another 200+ rushing performance, some missteps, recruiting and more
Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1073 | Hits & misses from Illini's 24-6 win over Maryland
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 24-6 win over Maryland.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
LIVE POSTGAME POD: @mrwagner25 and I react to #illini football's 24-6 win over Maryland, the positiives and a few concerns, plus what's next

Join us and weigh in ⤵️
LIVE POSTGAME POD: Hits & misses from Illini football's 24-6 win over Maryland - YouTube
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 24-6 win over Maryland. The guys discuss the positives and negatives from the ga...
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November 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
WATCH: #illini linebacker Dylan Rosiek discusses a 24-6 win over Maryland
Maryland postgame: Illini LB Dylan Rosiek
Illinois linebacker Dylan Rosiek discusses a 24-6 win over Maryland
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November 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
WATCH: #illini QB Luke Altmyer discusses a 24-6 win over Maryland
Maryland postgame: Illini QB Luke Altmyer press conference
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer discusses a 24-6 win over Maryland.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
WATCH: #illini coach Bret Bielema discusses a 24-6 win over Maryland
Maryland postgame: Illini head coach Bret Bielema press conference
Illinois coach Bret Bielema discusses a 24-6 win over Maryland.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
#illini Bret Bielema said he almost challenged the Mario Sanders run but didn't think he got in. Said the stallout was frustrating but a good learning moment. Wanted to go for the TD to end the game.
November 16, 2025 at 12:32 AM
#illini Bret Bielema: When Ca'Lil got called for a holding call, I let certain people know what I thought about it.
November 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
#illini Bret Bielema on run game: Valentine continues to take steps forward, Kaden Feagin continues to take a step forward, but the way our offensive line played today was pretty inspiring.
November 16, 2025 at 12:28 AM
#illini Bret Bielema: James Thompson Jr. injury didn't seem to be serious (said head injury). Aidan Laughery was cleared but didn't get in.
November 16, 2025 at 12:24 AM
#illini Bret Bielema on radio on Luke Altmyer: "The good news is we got a few more games with him. ...Each week, he does something even more."
November 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM
#illini Bret Bielema: Knew that if we came out of halftime and ran the football with authority, we would come out with a win.
November 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
#illini Bret Bielema: It wasn't pretty the whole game, but we did enough good things. The sealer was our defense made a stand at the goal line. Preached all week about these guys playing complementary football.
November 16, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Quick hits: #Illini defense complements offense, slows Terps in 24-6 win

🔸 What happened
🔸 What it means
🔸 Star of the game
🔸 Stats of the game
🔸 Don't overlook
🔸 What's next
Quick hits: Illini defense complements offense, slows Terps in 24-6 win
The Illini defense allowed a Big Ten-low six points and had nine pass breakups in a second straight win
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November 16, 2025 at 12:05 AM
David Olano 33-yard field goal gives #illini a three-possession lead with four minutes left.

Illinois 24, Maryland 6; 4:19 left 4Q
November 15, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Luke Altmyer TD run called back on a holding on Ca'Lil Valentine
November 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Jordan Anderson goes for 20 yards on a 3rd-and-1. #illini inside the Maryland 30.
November 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Luke Altmyer keeper for a 27-yard rush out of the shadow of the end zone. Add a personal foul on the hit out of bounds by Maryland.

Illinois gains 42 total yards on the play.
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Pat Farrell tipped that last pass. It's the best game of his career: 2 PBUs, 0.5 sacks.
November 15, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Maryland drives 96 yards on 17 plays but turns it over on downs with its own goal-line failure. Wow. Just wow.
November 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
What a sidearm rocket from Malik Washington to convert a key third down into #illini territory.
November 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
END 3Q: #illini 21, Maryland 6

Illinois outgained Maryland 123-57 in the third quarter but failed to put them away/
November 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM