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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
Senior defensive back Tailon Leitzsey attempts to run past a Wyoming opponent during the game on Saturday.

Illinois aims to finish nonconference play undefeated

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • September 22, 2022
Sophomore offensive linebacker Seth Coleman (49) and senior defensive back Sydney Brown takes down a Wyoming opponent on Aug. 27.

Positives, Negatives: The State of Illinois Football ahead of Week 4

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • September 19, 2022
Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema celebrates the teams victory against Wyoming with freshman offensive lineman Hunter Whitenack on Aug. 27.

Illinois football to reset, recover after blowout against Virginia

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • September 19, 2022

Three and out: Illinois avenges last season’s loss with stellar defensive performance over Virginia

By Carson Gourdie, Sports Video Editor • September 11, 2022
‘Something I’ll never forget’: Illinois dances on Virginia, exacts revenge on Cavaliers for 2021 fourth-quarter antics

‘Something I’ll never forget’: Illinois dances on Virginia, exacts revenge on Cavaliers for 2021 fourth-quarter antics

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • September 10, 2022
Sophomore wide receiver Isaiah Williams stiff arms Virginia defender to ground. Illinois dominated Virginia in blowout fashion, 24-3.

Illinois dominates Virginia 24-3 in revenge game, remains undefeated at home

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • September 10, 2022
Running back Chase Brown catches the ball while heading towards the end zone during the game against Wyoming on Aug. 27. Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch shares his predictions and inputs for the upcoming match this Saturday on the latest Daily Illini Sports Podcast.

Daily Illini Sports Podcast predicts Illinois football success alongside Virginia beat writer

By Carson Gourdie and Josh Pietsch • September 9, 2022
Junior defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) celebrates with sophomore defensive lineman Johnny Newton (4) during Saturday’s game against Wyoming. The Illini will be back at Memorial Stadium on Saturday to go against Virginia.

Illinois hosts Virginia as it hopes to return to win column, remain undefeated at home

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • September 9, 2022
Senior quarterback Tommy DeVito looks for an opening during the game against Wyoming on Aug. 27.

Notes, player grades: Illinois collapses in Indiana, defense not enough to seal win

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • September 3, 2022
Senior quarterback Tommy DeVito runs the ball during the game against Indiana on Friday. The Illini fall against Indiana 23-20.

Daily Illini Sports staff reacts to Illinois’ week 1 disappointment at Indiana

By Carson Gourdie, Sports Video Editor • September 2, 2022
Junior running back Chase Brown watches from the end zone during warm ups for Saturday's game against Wyoming. Illinois lost against Indiana, 23-20.

Illinois loses heartbreaker in Bloomington, sending them home 1-1

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • September 2, 2022
Sophomore offensive linebacker Seth Coleman (49) tackles a Wyoming opponent during the game on Saturday.

Illinois football travels to Indiana for first Big Ten matchup, in search of second straight victory

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • September 2, 2022
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