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Illinois vs Northwestern Prediction Game Preview

Illinois vs Northwestern game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 13 game on Saturday, November 26

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Teams in the Big Ten West had plenty of missed opportunities

Illinois needs both Iowa and Purdue to lose. If that happens, the Illini can make it to the league championship game by beating Northwestern.

Chicago Sun-Times

No. 19 Illinois falls to No. 16 Virginia as Cavaliers end emotional week

The game was played exactly a week after Virginia football players Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D’Sean Perry were fatally shot after a field trip to see a play in Washington.

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Illinois hurting, ‘pissed’ after loss to Michigan? It comes with the territory of being pretty good

Even though the Illini have dropped three in a row, they’ve had as many games worth talking about as any Big Ten team in 2022.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jake Moody's field goal lifts Michigan over Illinois; Ohio State up next

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Playing from behind, short-handed with key players on the sideline, Michigan relied on kicker Jake Moody to maintain the Wolverines' perfect season with all their goals still in place.

Tribune News Service

‘We caved’: UCLA fails miserably in first test of season, losing to Illinois

LAS VEGAS — When UCLA had trouble just getting the ball to midcourt, the Bruins frazzled by swarming bodies and waving arms, it was obvious they weren’t playing a low-major team on their home court anymore.

Los Angeles Times

Big Game Hunting: With a heavy heart, Illinois’ Bielema goes for coaching win No. 2 at Michigan

The death of Bret Bielema’s mother, Marilyn, hangs a cloud over the Illini’s attempt to score an upset that would greatly aid their cause in the Big Ten West.

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Illinois needs to bounce back against No. 3 Michigan

The Fighting Illini need to win their final two games and hope that Purdue loses a game to grab the West Division crown.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: Once in the driver’s seat, Illinois needs an unlikely win at the Big House to stay alive in the muddled Big Ten West

CHICAGO — The Big Ten season once again should come down to The Game, a sure sign normalcy has been restored in Middle America.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois vs Michigan Prediction Game Preview

Illinois vs Michigan game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 12 game on Saturday, November 19

USA Today Sports Media Group

Illini great Kofi Cockburn heads to Japan without shame, his fire for the NBA still burning

“The world is not a fair place,” Cockburn said. “Sometimes, you have to take what life gives you.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Just Sayin’: Five 5-4 teams at the end of the regular season would be peak Big Ten West

It’s going to happen. Why? Simply because it must.

Chicago Sun-Times

Purdue beats No. 21 Illinois, throwing Big Ten West into chaos

The win gives the Boilermakers a crucial head-to-head tiebreaker over the Illini, who were firmly in control until losing their last two games.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illini lose again as home favorite, can almost kiss West title goodbye

There’s a lot that could still happen, but the Illini aren’t likely to be the last ones standing. And they will rue Saturday’s defeat as surely as they will the 23-15 letdown against Michigan State that preceded it.

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Big Game Hunting: Illinois takes on Purdue in the game of the year in the Big Ten West

Broader implications aside, simply getting the better of the Boilermakers for a change would hit the spot. They’ve taken home the Cannon in five of the last six renditions of this rivalry series and have a five-game winning streak at Memorial Stadium, where they haven’t lost since 2010.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois agrees to contract extension for offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr.

Lunney, who is earning $675,000 this year, will be paid $800,000 in 2023 and $825,000 each of the following two years.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois beats Eastern Illinois 87-57 in season opener

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points and Coleman Hawkins had 23 points and 12 rebounds for the No. 23 Illini.

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Coach of the Year Candidates by Conference

We look at who’s leading the way nationally and in all 10 FBS leagues.

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Michigan State 23, Illinois 15: Illini blow it on an afternoon that resembles bleak past

The Illini bumbled and stumbled throughout, but at least they’re still in command in the Big Ten West.

Tribune News Service

Short-handed Michigan State pulls off stunning win over Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – To say Michigan State was a long shot on Saturday would be generous.

Chicago Sun-Times

No. 16 Illini stunned by visiting Spartans

Tommy DeVito and Illinois stalled at the Spartans’ 25 when time expired.

Chicago Sun-Times

Big Game Hunting: No. 1 Tennessee (really?) aims to turn the tables on mighty Georgia

The Vols, led by QB Hendon Hooker, still have to prove they can outscore the superpowers like Joe Burrow and LSU did in 2019.

Chicago Sun-Times

No. 14 Illinois, Michigan State heading in opposite directions

Illinois ranks No. 1 in scoring defense (8.9 points per game), total defense (224.5 yards per game) and passing efficiency defense (77.9).

USA Today Sports Media Group

Michigan State vs Illinois Prediction Game Preview

Michigan State vs Illinois game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 10 game on Saturday, November 5

Chicago Sun-Times

Tennessee is in a strong position in chase for the College Football Playoff

Illinois could get in the mix if they can upset Michigan in the regular season and Ohio State in the Big Ten title game.

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