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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema on the sideline during Illinois' 2022 game against Virginia.

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema signs contract extension through 2028

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • December 20, 2022
The Illinois football team lines up on the North endzone as they celebrate their Homecoming victory against Minnesota on Saturday.

Illinois football selected to ReliaQuest Bowl

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • December 4, 2022
DI Sports Staff picks: 2022 athletes of the year

DI Sports Staff picks: 2022 athletes of the year

By Sports Staff • December 4, 2022
Illinois men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood speaks to fans during the 2022 Big Ten Championship ring and banner ceremony on Nov. 11.

DI Sports staff picks: 2022 coaches of the year

By Sports Staff • December 4, 2022
Owen Carney Jr. hoists the Land of Lincoln Trophy following Illinois' 47-14 win over Northwestern at Memorial Stadium in 2021.

Illinois repeats Land of Lincoln rivalry win, ends regular season 8-4

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • November 26, 2022
The Illinois football team celebrates with the Land of Lincoln Trophy after winning the game against Northwestern on Nov. 27 2021.

Illinois football looks to hold Land of Lincoln Trophy, control its Big Ten West hopes

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • November 25, 2022
Junior defensive back Devon Witherspoon on the field during the second half of the game against MSU on Nov. 5.

Illinois football keeps it close, falls late to Michigan in a heartstopping game

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • November 19, 2022
Senior defensive back Sydney Brown runs down the field during the game against Purdue on Nov. 12.

Illinois football travels to Ann Arbor for penultimate regular season game

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • November 19, 2022
Sophomore defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr. (88) takes down Purdue during the last home game of the regular season on Saturday.

Column | ‘They are who we thought they were’: Illinois football falls apart in final matches of 2022 season

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • November 15, 2022
Sophomore wide receiver Pay Bryant attempts to catch the ball during the game against Purdue on Saturday.

Three and Out (of contention): Illinois outplayed by Purdue in Big Ten West clincher

By Carson Gourdie, Sports Video Editor • November 12, 2022
Junior running back Chase Brown celebrates his second touchdown during the last home game of the regular season against Purdue on Saturday.

Bielema’s press conference analysis: Where does Saturday’s loss leave Illinois football?

By Carson Gourdie, Sports Video Editor • November 12, 2022
Sixth-year senior Tommy DeVito warms up before kickoff against Purdue on Saturday.

Illinois drops second game in a row on Senior Day with Championship chances likely disapparated

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • November 12, 2022
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