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Paul Sullivan: How a missed call in Illinois’ loss to Michigan may have led to the most lopsided national title game ever

CHICAGO — It’s clear TCU was not remotely in the same area code as Georgia in the Horned Frogs’ 65-7 loss Monday in the College Football Playoff national championship game at SoFi Stadium.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois women enter AP Top 25 for first time since 2000

The Illini (14-3) are ranked No. 24 in their first Top 25 appearance since Nov. 27, 2000. Illinois hasn’t had a winning season since 2012-13.

Chicago Sun-Times

The fighting Illini have communication issues. Can Brad Underwood get this fixed?

Blowing up at his team — which is 0-3 in the Big Ten — clearly isn’t working.

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After Firing Chris Beard, Who Might Texas Target as Coach?

Musselman, Sampson and Calipari are among the names who could get a look.

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Mississippi State 19, Illinois 10 ReliaQuest Bowl What Happened, What It All Means

Mississippi State 19, Illinois 10: ReliaQuest Bowl what happened, player of the game, and what it all means

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Mississippi State 19, Illinois 10: Illini lose ReliaQuest Bowl on late FG by Bulldogs

Illinois came in seeking its first bowl win since beating UCLA on New Year’s Eve in 2011 and its first January bowl win since topping Virginia on New Year’s Day in 1990.

Chicago Sun-Times

ReliaQuest Bowl: Revamped Illinois secondary under the gun vs. Mississippi State ‘Air Raid’

Pass defense has been the Illini’s biggest strength, but that was with Devon Witherspoon and Sydney Brown.

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Polling Place: Voters pick College Football Playoff, Illinois-Mississippi State winners

How does a Michigan-Ohio State football rematch Jan. 9 in Southern California sound?

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Illinois vs Mississippi State ReliaQuest Bowl Prediction Game Preview

Illinois vs Mississippi State game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the ReliaQuest Bowl on Monday, January 2, 2023

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Big Ten basketball re-rankings: Purdue is the clear No. 1, but the challengers are coming

Can Wisconsin keep it up? Can Illinois get it together? Can Northwestern actually be pretty good?

Chicago Sun-Times

Just Sayin’: Prelude to Loyola’s maiden A-10 voyage hasn’t been what Ramblers hoped for

At 6-6, they’re almost certainly going to have to win a conference championship to get to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in six seasons.

Chicago Sun-Times

For Illinois’ Bret Bielema, a bit of calm amid the chaos is a most welcome Christmas gift

A contract extension, a new recruiting class and some precious time at home are happy, hopeful things the Illini coach can hold on to during a trying holiday season.

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Missouri rolls past No. 16 Illinois in Braggin’ Rights game

Kobe Brown set career highs with 31 points and eight assists in the Tigers’ 93-71 victory.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kobe Brown's career night carries Missouri to Braggin' Rights blowout over Illinois

ST. LOUIS — Dennis Gates left his first Braggin Rights’ Game with some hardware — thanks to Missouri’s Braggin’ Rights veteran.

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Illinois coach Bret Bielema’s salary jumps to $6 million under new contract

The Illini (8-4, 5-4 Big Ten) are wrapping up their best season since the 2007 Rose Bowl team won nine games. They were ranked in the AP Top 25 poll for five straight weeks and made the College Football Playoff rankings for the first time.

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Illinois assistant Ryan Walters lands head coaching job at Big Ten rival Purdue

Illini fans lamenting Walters’ departure shouldn’t miss the point. This is what happens when you get good. You can’t have one without the other.

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Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters takes over as Purdue head coach

Walters was a finalist for this year’s Broyles Award, which goes to the Bowl Subdivision’s top assistant coach.

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Let the cowbells ring for Mike Leach, a true original who made college football more fun

Leach died Monday at 61, three weeks before he was to lead his Mississippi State team onto the field against Illinois in the ReliaQuest Bowl. The game will go on, and his absence will be felt.

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No. 17 Illinois falls to Penn State

The Illini dropped their Big Ten home opener 74-59 on Saturday at State Farm Center in Champaign.

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Shannon scores 12 in OT to lift No. 17 Illini past No. 2 Longhorns

Illinois’ Jayden Epps scored the final five points to force overtime

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Illinois’ rally falls short in loss to unbeaten Maryland

Jahmir Young scored 24 points, including a crucial 3-pointer with 14.3 seconds remaining that helped No. 22 Maryland to a 71-66 victory over No. 16 Illinois on Friday night.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois blows out Syracuse in Big Ten/ACC challenge

Coleman Hawkins had a triple-double for the Illini (6-1).

Chicago Sun-Times

Amid a blur of bad news, stress and sadness, Illinois’ Bret Bielema finds a reason to smile

Sometimes life comes at you so hard. “It’s indescribable,” Bielema said after the Illini’s 41-3 win against Northwestern.

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Illinois demolishes Northwestern 41-3 but finishes behind Purdue in Big Ten West race

Various media outlets’ bowl projections have Illinois going to the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., on New Year’s Eve, the Pinstripe Bowl in New York on Dec. 29 or the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 30.

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Big Game Hunting: Michigan or Ohio State to the playoff? Purdue or Illinois to Indianapolis?

Whoever wins “The Game” — the Wolverines or the Buckeyes — should be locked into college football’s top four no matter what happens a week later in the Big Ten title tilt.

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