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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 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 • Apr 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 • Mar 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 • Jan 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 • Jan 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 • Jan 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 • Dec 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 • Dec 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 • Dec 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 • Nov 29, 2021
Illinois defensive back Tony Adams flexes in celebration during Illinois' 47-14 win over Northwestern on Saturday. Adams and the Illini defense dominated, forcing two turnovers while allowing just 14 points in the emphatic win.

Solid defensive performance key in Senior Day victory against Northwestern

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 28, 2021
Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams runs with the ball during the game against Northwestern at Memorial Stadium in 2021.

Illini offense dominates in first half, uses strong game plan to tame Wildcats

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • Nov 27, 2021
Calvin Avery celebrates with teammates during Illinois' 47-14 win over Northwestern on Saturday evening at Memorial Stadium. The defense played a big role in the blowout victory, while the offense and special team units also played some of their best football of the year.

Northwestern notes, grades: Illini dominate Wildcats to earn back Land of Lincoln Trophy

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • Nov 27, 2021
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