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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
Junior running back Kaden Feagin points skyward during Illinois’ win over the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Aug. 29.

No. 11 Illinois looks to keep rolling against Duke

By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • Sep 5, 2025
Senior Wide Reciever and Punt Returner Hank Beatty returns a Western Illinois punt for 69 yards, breaking Red Grange's 102 year-old record.

Beatty’s efforts earn him Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Sep 1, 2025
Sophomore running back Ca'lil Valentine rushes the ball against the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Aug. 29.

No. 12 Illinois takes care of business against Western Illinois

By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • Aug 29, 2025
Running back Aidan Laughery runs onto the field before the Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois game on Aug. 24, 2024.

No. 12 Illinois set to kick off 2025 season

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Aug 29, 2025
The Illini rush out of the tunnel ahead of their game against the Purdue Boilermakers on Oct. 12, 2024.

Game-by-game predictions for the 2025 football season

By Brendan Gallian and Ben Somerville • Aug 28, 2025
Running back Kaden Feagin runs the ball toward the South endzone in the second quarter of the Illinois versus Wisconsin football game on Oct. 21, 2023.

Illini football’s award watchlist grows

By Rudraksh Kikani, Summer Editor • Aug 14, 2025
Wide receiver Pat Bryant leaps into the air and reaches for the sky as a pass comes hurling towards him over the opposing Purdue player's head in the Illinois v Purdue football game on Oct. 12, 2024 in Memorial Stadium.

Make way for the No. 12 Illini

By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Aug 14, 2025
Quarterback Luke Altmyer winds up for a big throw as players clash around him during the Illinois v Purdue football game on Oct. 12, 2024 in Memorial Stadium.

On the lookout

By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Aug 6, 2025
Outside linebacker Gabe Jacas runs onto the field before the Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois football game on Aug. 29, 2024.

Honor Roll

By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Aug 4, 2025
Quarterback Luke Altmyer winds up for a big throw as players clash around him during the Illinois v Purdue football game on Oct. 12, 2024 in Memorial Stadium.

Strong 2024 season brings high expectations for Illinois football

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Jul 17, 2025
Redshirt freshman Declan Duley is filled with emotion as he lifts the Cannon after the Illinois vs. Purdue game on Oct. 12, 2024.

Illinois’ rivalries through the years

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Jul 17, 2025
Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema talks to a referee at a game against Penn State on September 16, 2023.

Watch out for Bielema

By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Jul 11, 2025
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