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Shaw leads Maryland-Eastern Shore against No. 25 Illinois after 24-point showing

Maryland-Eastern Shore plays the No. 25 Illinois Fighting Illini after Ketron Shaw scored 24 points in Maryland-Eastern Shore's 79-61 loss to the Murray State Racers

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Kendall Bostic, Makira Cook power No. 22 Illinois women to 85-66 victory over Oregon State

Kendall Bostic scored a career-high 31 points, Makira Cook scored 20 and No. 22 Illinois rolled to an 85-66 victory over Oregon State

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How to Watch Rutgers vs. Illinois: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 23, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Illinois Fighting Illini game, Saturday, Nov. 23.

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Illini Legends, Lists & Lore: This date in Illini history Ninety-nine years ago on Saturday — Nov. 23, 1925 — with senior Harold “Red” Grange in attendance at the University of Illinois football ban...

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Shaw leads Maryland-Eastern Shore against No. 25 Illinois after 24-point game

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Illinois at Rutgers odds, picks and predictions The Illinois Fighting Illini (7-3, 4-3 Big Ten) and Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-4, 3-4) tangle in a battle of bowl-eligible squads Saturday i...

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Western Illinois defeats Monmouth (Illinois) 73-46

Led by Ryan Myers' 19 points, the Western Illinois Leathernecks defeated the Monmouth (Illinois) Fighting Scots 73-46 on Thursday night

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No. 24 Illinois and Rutgers are climbing the Big Ten ladder heading into Saturday's showdown

No. 24 Illinois will try to take another step toward its first nine-win season since 2007 when it travels to New Jersey to face Rutgers on Saturday at SHI Stadium

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No points from Sears, no sweat for No. 8 Alabama in win over No. 25 Illinois

Alabama didn’t slow down even with a scoreless night from star Mark Sears

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Nelson scores 23 to lead No. 8 Alabama past No. 25 Illinois, 100-87

Grant Nelson scored 23 points and Aden Holloway had 18 to lead No. 8 Alabama to a 100-87 win over No. 25 Illinois in a matchup of Elite Eight teams from last season

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Rutgers vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 23, 2024

Preview the Nov. 23 matchup between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Illinois Fighting Illini with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, bet...

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Running back Josh McCray healthy and thriving for Illinois football Josh McCray remembers his first contact with Illinois football like it was yesterday. It's actually coming up on four years ago.

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No. 8 Alabama squares off against No. 25 Illinois in Birmingham, Alabama

The No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide play the No. 25 Illinois Fighting Illini at Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama

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College Football Playoff Rankings: Oregon remains on top; BYU falls eight spots

Oregon, Ohio State and Texas maintain the top-three spots in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, while BYU fell eight spots to No....

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Illini football quick hits | Game Week: Rutgers Coach Bret Bielema and coordinators Barry Lunney Jr. and Aaron Henry were available Monday afternoon before Saturday’s

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Bob Asmussen | A Jersey sure thing in C-U Former Illini DeVito back as Giants starting quarterback as Illinois preps for trip to Rutgers

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No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide and the No. 25 Illinois Fighting Illini square off

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Malik Elzy - Expected to practice Tuesday Elzy (undisclosed) is expected to practice Tuesday, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports reports.

Impact After being ruled out for Illinois' game Saturday against Michigan State, Elzy's next objective is getting on the path to a full recovery. It is expected to begin Tuesday, and ideally, he makes good enough progress that he can be available for this coming Saturday's game at Rutgers.

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Pat Bryant - Big day in victory Bryant compiled four receptions (on seven targets) for 135 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-16 victory against Michigan State.

Impact Bryant led the team in receiving on the day, logging a season-high 135 yards on an impressive 33.8 YPC. The senior receiver connected with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a 57-yard touchdown strike in the first quarter to get the Fighting Illini on the scoreboard, highlighting Bryant's big-play ability. Bryant has been an impact player for Illinois all season, catching 43 passes for 717 yards and eight touchdowns through 10 games. His next opportunity to better those numbers will come in a road battle against Rutgers this coming Saturday.

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Zakhari Franklin - Scores in victory Franklin hauled in 7 of 8 targets for 44 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-16 win versus Michigan State.

Impact Franklin connected with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a four-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to give the Fighting Illini a 21-6 lead at the time. The senior receiver led the team in receptions as well, converting eight of his targets for seven catches on the day. Franklin has had a productive season for the Illini, catching 48 passes for 559 yards and three touchdowns on the year. With two of his touchdowns coming in the last two games, Franklin will look to continue his positive momentum when the team travels to face Rutgers this coming Saturday.

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Josh McCray - Trio of touchdowns in win McCray had nine carries for 61 yards and three touchdowns and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for six yards during Saturday's 38-16 victory over Michigan State.

Impact McCray scored a season-high three touchdowns against the Spartans en route to a dominant win for the Fighting Illini. The junior running back has now run for 391 yards and seven touchdowns on 80 attempts on the ground, adding 12 catches for 111 yards and a score through the air as well. McCray has accounted for 139 total yards and four touchdowns in the team's last two games and will look to keep his positive momentum going in a road battle against Rutgers this coming Saturday.

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Luke Altmyer - Two passing scores in victory Altmyer completed 19 of 32 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-16 win against Michigan State. He also had five rushes for 20 yards.

Impact Altmyer connected with receivers Pat Bryant and Zakhari Franklin on a pair of fist half touchdown passes of 57 and four yards, respectively, giving the Fighting Illini a 21-9 halftime lead en route to a dominant victory over Michigan State. The junior quarterback has now thrown for 2,124 yards and 18 touchdowns to just three interceptions through 10 games this season, adding 168 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the ground as well. Altmyer's next opportunity will come in a road battle against Rutgers this coming Saturday.

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Bostic has 25 points, 12 rebounds, No. 22 Illinois women beat Le Moyne 94-25

Kendall Bostic scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead No. 23 Illinois to an easy 94-25 win over Le Moyne to highlight Field Trip Day

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2024 Big Ten Power Rankings: Oregon stays on top despite close call

Oregon leads a dominant quartet that includes Ohio State, Indiana and Penn State in our latest Big Ten power rankings. See how the rest of t...

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Tate | Plenty left to play for with this Illini team While the current 7-3 team has fewer NFL draft picks than in 2022, it has a grand opportunity to post a better record ... reach a superior b...

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