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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 cornerback Nate Hobbs celebrates a fumble recovery and touchdown during the game against Rutgers. Hobbs will be playing his rookie season with the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL.

Former Illinois players look to impress during the 2021 NFL season

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • September 11, 2021
Deuce Spann makes a touchdown catch during the game against Virginia in Charlottesville on Saturday.

Dismal defense, offensive blunders cost Illinois in blowout loss to Virginia

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • September 11, 2021
Defensive back Tony Adams tackles his UTSA opponent during their game at Memorial Stadium Sept. 4. The DI sports staff predicts Illinois' week 2 matchup with Virginia.

Quick picks: DI sports staff predicts Illinois’ week 2 matchup with Virginia

By The Daily Illini Sports Staff • September 10, 2021
Freshman Keith Randolph Jr. lines up head-to-head against UTSA on Sept. 4. The football team will be playing away against Virginia.

Illinois travels to Charlottesville to take on Virginia in first road matchup

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • September 10, 2021
Kicker James Mc Court begins to follow through on a kick during the Illinois football game against UTSA on Saturday. McCourt and Blake Hayes played a vital role in competing against UTSA.

McCourt, Hayes play vital role in helping Illini compete against UTSA

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • September 5, 2021
Illinois' defensive line prepares for a snap during the game against University of Texas at San Antonio at Memorial Stadium. The Illini struggled to contain a potent running back in Sincere McCormick and gave up too many long passing plays to Zakhari Franklin.

Notes, player grades: Illini struggle to stop pass in first loss of Bielema era

By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor • September 5, 2021
Luke Ford (82) runs a route during the game against Nebraska on Aug. 28 at Memorial Stadium. Jackson argues that tight ends need to continue being a priority for Bielema and the Illini after they were underutilized under Lovie Smith.

Column | Tight ends provide spark in first two games after being underutilized under Lovie Smith

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • September 4, 2021
Art Sitkowski (9) hands the ball off to Jakari Norwood (3) in the first half during the game against the University of Texas at San Antonio at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Illinois struggles to contain high-powered UTSA offense in disappointing home loss

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • September 4, 2021
Linebacker Jake Hansen looks to the field from the sideline during game against Nebraska Aug. 28 at Memorial Stadium. The DI sports staff makes predictions on how the Illinois versus UTSA game will go.

Quick picks: The DI sports staff makes predictions for Illinois’ Week 1 matchup with UTSA

By The Daily Illini Sports Staff • September 4, 2021
Illinois gets set at the line of scrimmage before a play against Nebraska on Aug. 28, 2021.

Illinois welcomes experienced UTSA squad, looks to improve to 2-0

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • September 3, 2021
Calvin Hart Jr. (5) returns a fumble for a touchdown during the game against Nebraska on Aug. 28 at Memorial Stadium. Hart underwent season-ending knee surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2021 season.

Calvin Hart Jr. undergoes season-ending knee surgery

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • September 2, 2021
Sophomore Arthur Sitkowski looks for a place to throw the football against Nebraska Aug. 28. Senior Arthur Sitkowski shocked everyone on Sat. with his game play for Illinois.

A work of Art: Sitkowski makes unexpected debut, leads Illini to early season victory

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • August 31, 2021
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