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Parity Takes Center Stage: 'Big Noon Kickoff' Crew Sounds Off on First CFP Rankings

The "Big Noon Kickoff" crew wasted no time diving into the first set of CFP rankings, dissecting every surprise, snub and sleeper.
NOVEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS
Parity Takes Center Stage: 'Big Noon Kickoff' Crew Sounds Off on First CFP Rankings
Fink calling it a career soon Unity's Hall of Fame defensive coordinator stepping aside after this season: 'I’m pretty fortunate that I've gotten to coach with all of my...
NOVEMBER 8 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Can't Wait For Saturday | Who needs the win more? For CFP sake, the Hawkeyes Big Ten game of the day
NOVEMBER 7 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Purdue hoping to add new twist to surprisingly successful series against No. 1 Ohio State

Barry Odom has been getting a crash course in Purdue’s football history this season
NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Coach buyouts piling up past $150 million, raising questions about whether the frenzy is sustainable

Just three weeks into the season, UCLA’s DeShaun Foster and Virginia Tech’s Brent Pry lost their jobs
NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press
Illinois football could benefit from staff changes around college football The most glaring issue for the Illinois football team this season has been the shortcomings of the defense. While the Rutgers game acts as a...
NOVEMBER 5 • WRITINGILLINI.COM
Top of the Morning, Nov. 4, 2025 Serving as honorary captain for both teams at Saturday’s playoff football game between host Monticello and Paris meant the world to 87-year-...
NOVEMBER 4 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State Holds Strong, USC Surges, Nebraska Slides

Ohio State and Indiana remain on top, but USC's rise and Nebraska's stumble shake up Michael Cohen's latest Big Ten Power Rankings.
NOVEMBER 4 • FOX SPORTS
Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State Holds Strong, USC Surges, Nebraska Slides
Collin Dixon - Scores in win Dixon caught 2 of 7 targets for 36 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-13 win over Rutgers.
Impact Dixon continues to impact games for the Fighting Illini, finding the end zone for the third consecutive game. The 6-foot-1 receiver connected with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a seven-yard scoring strike in the third quarter, extending the Illinois lead. Dixon has had a solid sophomore campaign, catching 27 passes for 422 yards and five touchdowns through nine contests. He will hope to extend his scoring streak when the Fighting Illini host Maryland following the team's upcoming bye.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Hudson Clement - First touchdown in Champaign Clement compiled five receptions (on seven targets) for 84 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-13 win over Rutgers.
Impact Clement put together his best outing since joining Illinois in the off-season, logging a season-high 84 yards to go along with his first touchdown of the year. The 6-foot-1 receiver connected with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a 20-yard scoring strike in the third quarter, extending what turned out to be an insurmountable Illinois lead. On the season, Clement has struggled to get involved with the Illinois passing attack, catching 26 passes for 281 yards and a single touchdown through nine contests. He will hope to build off his performance on Saturday when the Fighting Illini host Maryland following the team's upcoming bye.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Hank Beatty - Scores in victory Beatty hauled in all four targets for 40 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-13 win versus Rutgers.
Impact Beatty found the end zone for the first time in three games against Rutgers, connecting with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a one-yard scoring strike just before halftime, giving the Fighting Illini a 21-6 lead at the break. The 5-foot-11 receiver had a quiet yardage total by his standards, catching four passes for 40 yards on the day while logging 16 rushing yards. He will hope to up his production when the Fighting Illini host Maryland following the team's upcoming bye.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Kaden Feagin - Receiving score in win Feagin accrued seven carries for 26 yards and hauled in all three targets for 26 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-13 win over Rutgers.
Impact Feagin had a tough time getting things going on the ground against Rutgers, totaling just 26 yards on 3.7 yards per attempt on the day. The 6-foot-3 running back still managed to make an impact, however, connecting with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a seven-yard scoring strike in the first quarter, getting the Fighting Illini on the board on the day. Feagin has struggled as a runner lately, totaling just 96 rushing yards across the team's last four contests. He will hope for better days moving forward, with his next opportunity coming against Maryland following the team's upcoming bye.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Luke Altmyer - Five total touchdowns Altmyer was 19-for-31 passing for 235 yards, four touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 35-13 win versus Rutgers. He also had seven rushes for 88 yards with one touchdo...
Impact Altmyer put together a productive outing for the Fighting Illini on Saturday, throwing for a season-high four touchdown passes to go along with 235 yards. In addition to his production through the air, the 6-foot-2 quarterback made an impact on the ground as well, running for a season-high 88 yards and a touchdown. He has thrown for 2,255 yards and 19 touchdowns to four interceptions through nine games while running for 108 yards and three scores on the ground as well. Altmyer's next opportunity will come in a home battle against Maryland on Saturday.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Can't Wait For Saturday | Bob Asmussen's AP Top 25 poll: Iowa and Washington move in Big Ten keeps top two
NOVEMBER 2 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Bob Asmussen | Consecutive bowl bids means progress for Illini Bielema's team going bowling again
NOVEMBER 2 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Top 10 Names in College Football: Rob Gronkowski, Dave Portnoy Reveal Their List

Dave Portnoy and Rob Gronkowski brought the laughs and the heat on Saturday’s "Big Noon Kickoff" as they unveiled their “Top 10 Names in Col...
NOVEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS
Top 10 Names in College Football: Rob Gronkowski, Dave Portnoy Reveal Their List
FINAL | Illini clinch bowl eligibility with 35-13 win against Rutgers Illini win big, qualify for postseason
NOVEMBER 1 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Know the Foe — Southern Jaguars are SWAC favorites again
NOVEMBER 1 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Daniels | How several area playoff teams are handling the postseason Salt Fork football stays overnight before first-round game at Dupo, Villa Grove players give their hair a different look, unbeaten ALAH reli...
NOVEMBER 1 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

How to Watch Illinois vs. Rutgers: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 1, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights game, Saturday, Nov. 1.
OCTOBER 31 • Data Skrive
How to Watch Illinois vs. Rutgers: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 1, 2025
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: Oct. 31, 2025 Illini women's soccer moving on at Big Ten tournament. ... Dosunmu helping unbeaten Bulls. ... SJ-O soccer plays in Sweet 16 tonight as Spar...
OCTOBER 31 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Illinois vs. Rutgers Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 1, 2025

Preview the Nov. 1 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Rutgers Scarlet Knights with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, bett...
OCTOBER 29 • Data Skrive
Illinois vs. Rutgers Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 1, 2025

College Football Playoff Predictions: Who Is Making The Field Entering November?

There are 29 power conference teams with two losses or fewer entering November. Which ones will make the CFP? Joel Klatt projects the 12-tea...
OCTOBER 29 • FOX SPORTS
College Football Playoff Predictions: Who Is Making The Field Entering November?
Bret Bielema gets Illinois ultimatum from Daily Herald columnist after AP Poll exit | Sporting News Bret Bielema's Illinois football job may be safe, but for how long? The Illinois Fighting Illini fell to the Washington Huskies in Week 9, 4...
OCTOBER 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Playing catch-up: Ohio State's wealth of talent at WR has its Big Ten rivals trying to follow suit

Ohio State again has two of the nation's top wide receivers this season in Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate
OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press
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