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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 football head coach Bret Bielema walks on the field before the kickoff against Wyoming on Saturday.

Illinois football hosts Wyoming in Week 0 matchup, hopes to start 2022 season on high note

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 25, 2022
Junior running back Chase Brown runs down the field with the ball during the Spring Orange and Blue game on April 21. The Daily Illini Sports podcast goes into the football season as the home opener comes this Saturday against Wyoming.

Daily Illini Sports podcast discusses football season opener with Wyoming beat writer

By Carson Gourdie, Sports Video Editor • Aug 25, 2022
Senior quaterback Tommy DeVito (3) passes the ball to junior running back Chase Brown (2) during the Spring Orange and Blue game on April 21. DeVito, who transferred from Syracuse, will be this seasons starting quarterback.

Senior transfer Tommy DeVito named Illinois starting quarterback

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 25, 2022
Senior quarterback Tommy DeVito looks for an opening during the Spring Orange and Blue game on April 21. DeVito is a fifth-year senior quarterback who transferred from Syracuse in the spring.

Illinois football pursues bowl game in 2022

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • Aug 20, 2022
Football head coach, Bret Bielema, walks onto the field during the Homecoming game against Wisconsin on Oct. 9. With Bielema's straightforward approach, it may help in improving the team in the future.

Illinois football 2022 season preview: New faces, new challenges, new year

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Aug 14, 2022
Wide receiver, Isaiah Williams dodges an attempt to tackle him from Rutgers on Oct. 30. Williams has been practicing during the off-season catching 250 balls each day from the jug machine to ensure he is ready for a transition from wide receiver to wide out.

Illinois football answer questions on expansion, offense amid B1G Media Days

By Carson Gourdie, Sports Video Editor • Jul 28, 2022
Defense Terrell Jennings tackles a Northern State player during a Minnesota State game on Sept. 2. Jennings is one of three defensive players to transfer to Illinois.

Defense poised to make instant impact for Illinois football with eight freshmen, three transfers

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • Jul 6, 2022
Illinois football head coach head coach Bret Bielema watches the team warm up before the Spring Orange and Blue game on April 21. Nine recruits have visited Illinois in meeting with coaching staff, and the team currently have 11 commits.

Nine recruits visit Illinois football in late June for official meetings with coaching staff

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Jun 28, 2022
Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema enters the field at Memorial Stadium before the Homecoming game against Wisconsin on Oct. 9. The team was able to secure four commitments during their 2023 recruiting class.

Illinois football’s first official visit weekend sees major wins for Bielema, staff

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Jun 9, 2022
Junior defensive back Kerby Joseph attempts to block the players path during the Homecoming game against Wisconsin on Oct. 9. Joseph has been drafted to the Detroit Lions in the 3rd round as pick 97.

Ten Illini football players earn a shot at an NFL roster, analyzing their fit on their new teams

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • May 4, 2022
Roderick Perry tackles the opposing ball carrier during the game against Iowa on Dec. 5. Perry is signing with the Cleveland Browns as undrafted free agent.

Cleveland Browns have signed former Illini defensive tackle Roderick Perry II as undrafted free agent

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • May 1, 2022
Owen Carney Jr. (99) celebrates with teammates Jartavius Martin (21) and Seth Coleman (49) during Illinois' 14-6 win over No. 20 Minnesota in Minneapolis.

Edge rusher Owen Carney Jr signs with Miami Dolphins as undrafted free agent

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 30, 2022
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