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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

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Junior running back Chase Brown rushes past the blue team during the first half of the Spring Orange and Blue game on Thursday. Brown and sophomore running back Josh McCray achieved a combined 174 yards during the game.

Offense makes strides, defense backs remain solid, Anderson and DeVito show promise

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 21, 2022
Senior quarterback Tommy DeVito passes the ball during the first half of the Spring Orange and Blue game on Thursday. DeVito led the White team to winning against the Blue team 58-40.

2022 Spring Orange and Blue Game provides learning experience for Illini

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • April 21, 2022
The Illini defensive linemen push Wisconsin away from the end zone during the Homecoming game on Oct. 9. Sports on-air editor, Josh Pietsch, provides insight on key players to look out for during the Spring Game on Thursday.

Column | Positions, players to look for during 2022 Orange and Blue Spring Game

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • April 18, 2022
Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema speaks with the team from the sidelines during the Homecoming game against Wisconsin on Oct. 9. Bielema begins his second year on the team as the Illini prepare for the spring game on Thursday.

Illinois prepares for 2022 spring game in Bielema’s second year at helm

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 15, 2022
Defensive back Kerby Joseph tackles a Wisconsin opponent during the Homecoming game on Oct. 9. Joseph and many other Illini football players partook the Illinois Pro day with NFL scouts in attendance.

Adams, Carney Jr., Joseph, Kramer and more show out during the Illinois football Pro Day

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • March 12, 2022
Illinois alum, Nick Allegretti, celebrates touchdown during the Wild Card game against the Steelers on Jan. 16. Allegretti and six other alumni will be playing in the NFL playoffs.

Seven Illini football alumni participate in NFL playoffs

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • January 19, 2022
Coach Barry Lunney Jr. speaks with Missouri coach Barry Odom at the Battle Line Rivalry game on Nov. 29, 2019. Lunney will be taking over as the new offensive coordinator for the Illini.

New Illinois football offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. brings new vision, style to Champaign

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • January 16, 2022
Tony Petersen works with the Illini quarterbacks during summer training camp. Petersen was fired as offensive coordinator by the Illini after one year in Champaign.

Report: Illinois football offensive coordinator Tony Petersen fired after one season in Champaign

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • January 4, 2022
The Illinois football team celebrates with the Land of Lincoln Trophy after winning the game against Northwestern on Nov. 27 2021.

Illinois football final grades: Defense shows significant improvements, offense remains mediocre, special teams dazzle

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • December 17, 2021
Punter Blake Hayes on the sidelines during the second half of the game against the Rutgers on Oct. 30. Hayes and other players from the team receive All-Big Ten Honors.

Five Illini earn All-Big Ten honors

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • December 2, 2021
Wide receiver Danny Navarro III (96) takes the ball up the field during the game against Northwestern on Nov. 27. Columnist Carson Gourdie believes that the Illini need a change in structure for next season.

Column | Illinois can’t replicate 2021 blueprint for future success

By Carson Gourdie, Staff Writer • December 2, 2021
Wide receiver Isaiah Williams embraces a coach during the game against Northwestern on Saturday. The Illini made a series of good plays during the game to bring them to victory.

Northwestern likes, dislikes: Isaiah Williams, Brandon Peters, Chase Brown shine in final game of season

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • November 29, 2021
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