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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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Former Illinois offensive lineman Nick Allegretti gets ready to make a block during the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 3, 2018. Allegretti is the most recent draft pick out of Illinois, though a few former players are expecting to hear their names called at the 2021 NFL Draft this weekend.

Look back on former Illini selected in NFL Draft as event approaches

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • April 29, 2021
Reggie Love III (23) and Daniel Barker (87) celebrate after Love III scored a touchdown April 19 during the spring game at Memorial Stadium. Love III and Barker are both players to watch for Bret Bielemas squad in the fall.

Illinois players to watch after successful spring game outings

By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor • April 27, 2021
Redshirt freshman Isaiah Williams (white) throws a pass during the Orange and Blue Spring Game Monday night at Memorial Stadium. Williams and senior Brandon Peters continue to compete for the starting quarterback spot.

Peters, Williams compete for starting spot at spring game

By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor • April 22, 2021
Tight end Luke Ford (82) catches a pass during the Orange and Blue spring game Monday at Memorial Stadium. Ford had a really solid game, going for five catches for 88 yards.

Spring game notebook: Passing game, defensive line show potential for fall

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • April 20, 2021
Senior Tony Adams (orange) defends sophomore Dalevon Campbell (blue) during the Orange and Blue spring game Monday night at Memorial Stadium. The Orange team won 65-15, though the score is not the biggest or most important takeaway from the game.

Spring game takeaways: First-teamers dominate, torch backups in one-sided affair

By Jackson Janes • April 19, 2021
Illinois head coach Brett Bielema directs his players during Spring practice on March 23. Bielema has now completed 12 spring practices, with the spring game scheduled for Monday.

Illinois welcomes fans, family back to Memorial Stadium for first time since 2019

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • April 19, 2021
Redshirt freshman Isaiah Williams sprints down the field in a game against Rutgers Nov. 14. The Illinois football team will play its first spring game Monday with an almost completely new coaching staff and altered player positions.

Spring game preview: Position changes, battles highlight first scrimmage under new staff

By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor • April 19, 2021
Redshirt freshman Isaiah Williams throws the football during practice on March 23.

Peters, Williams battle for starting quarterback spot

By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor • April 15, 2021
Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema and his wife Jen Bielema pose for a photo with their daughters Briella and Brexli in front of the Henry Dale and Betty Smith Football Center on Dec. 12. The Bielema family hopes to reside in Champaign for a long time.

Coming home: Bielema family reunited after months apart

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • April 8, 2021
Illinois running backs coach Cory Patterson runs through a drill with a few players. Patterson is coming up on his fourth season with the Illini and is the only coach Bret Bielema kept from Lovie Smith’s staff.

Cory Patterson works with new coaching staff, position group in year four with Illini

By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor • April 8, 2021
Junior Daniel Barker runs drills during practice on Tuesday morning. Barker, as well as senior Luke Ford, will be important pieces for Bielema’s offense next season.

Ford, Barker look to become more involved as tight ends gain importance

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • April 5, 2021
The Illinois football team’s offensive line performs drills during practice Sunday. Several offensive line veterans are returning for another year at Illinois.

Illini offensive line returns veterans, comes back tougher under new coach Bart Miller

By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor • April 1, 2021
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