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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
The Illini offense huddles before Saturdays game against Charlotte. Chase Browns career-high 257 rushing yards offset a dismal aerial attack in Illinois 24-14 win.

Charlotte notes, grades: Chase Brown runs all over 49ers as Illinois football picks up second win of season

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • October 2, 2021
Isaiah Williams catches the ball during the game against Charlotte on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Illini took down the 49ers, 24-14, to snap the teams four-game losing streak ahead of Homecoming next weekend.

Illinois football snaps losing streak, Chase Brown explodes for career day in win over Charlotte

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • October 2, 2021
Offensive linebacker Seth Coleman and linebacker Jake Hansen tackle their Maryland opponent during the game at Memorial Stadium Sept. 17. The Daily Illini sports staff makes predictions ahead of the Illinis matchup with Charlotte.

The Daily Illini sports staff makes predictions ahead of Illinois football’s matchup with Charlotte

By The Daily Illini Sports Staff • October 1, 2021
Kicker James McCourt begins to punt a football during the game against UTSA Sept. 4. The Illini hope to end their losing streak this weekend as they are prepared to play Charlotte on Saturday.

Illinois football hosts Charlotte, looks to end losing skid

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • October 1, 2021
Coach Ryan Walters talks to the headset as a football game takes place. Ryan Walters looks to shape and build a successful defense as he works as the defensive coordinator.

Column | Illini football needs Walters in program’s blueprint to contend in Big Ten

By Carson Gourdie, Staff Writer • September 30, 2021
Freshman running back Josh McCray sprints through a break in the offensive at the game against Purdue on Saturday. Though McCray put together a career-best performance, struggles from quarterback Brandon Peters slowed the offense down in the 13-9 loss to the Boilermakers.

Offensive struggles remain Illinois football’s Achilles’ heel against Purdue

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • September 28, 2021
Coach Bret Bielema and quarterback Brandon Peters high five before the game against Maryland on Sept. 18. Illini football needs to make some changes to improve during the rest of their season.

Column | It’s time for Illinois football to make some changes

By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor • September 28, 2021
Kerby Joseph celebrates after making a big play during the game against Purdue on Saturday. Despite the loss, the Illini defense has shown tremendous improvements over the last two weeks.

Defense shows promise, improvement after Illinois football’s early-season struggles

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • September 26, 2021
Josh McCray stiff-arms an approaching Purdue defender during the game in West Lafayette on Saturday. A dismal performance from the offense canceled out a career day for Josh McCray and an impressive defensive display, which included two interceptions.

Purdue notes, grades: Illini football falls in West Lafayette for fourth straight loss

By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor • September 25, 2021
Running back Josh McCray looks for a hole on a handoff during the game against Purdue on Saturday.

Illinois football falls to Purdue in low-scoring affair, falls in fourth straight game

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • September 25, 2021
Offensive linebacker Seth Coleman runs to tackle his Maryland opponent during the game Sept. 17. The Daily Illini sports staff makes predictions as to how the game against Purdue will play out.

The Daily Illini sports staff makes predictions ahead of Illinois football’s game at Purdue

By The Daily Illini Sports Staff • September 24, 2021
Quarterback Brandon Peters warms up before the game against Maryland Sept. 17. Illinois football travels to Purdue in search of a first road win of season.

Illinois football travels to Purdue in search of first road win of season

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • September 24, 2021
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