DECEMBER 31, 2025 • WRITINGILLINI.COM
This list proves just how well Bret Bielema has turned Illinois football around Bret Bielema has turned the Illinois Fighting Illini into a dominant Power Conference football program, and this stat proves it.
Miles Kitselman - Catches pass in bowl game Kitselman (leg) caught their only target for three yards during Tuesday's 30-28 loss against Illinois.
Impact Kitselman returned from a two-game absence due to a leg injury to appear in Tennessee's bowl game. He caught his lone target. The tight end finishes the 2025 season having caught 26 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns across 11 games.
DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Game-Winning FG Lifts Illinois Over Tennessee in Music City Bowl
Illinois kicks a game-winning field goal to beat Tennessee in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl on Tuesday.DECEMBER 31, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Illinois beats Tennessee in the Music City Bowl to keep Big Ten undefeated this bowl season
David Olano kicked a 29-yard field goal as time expired, and Illinois beat Tennessee 30-28 in the Music City BowlDECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press
Miles Kitselman - Warming up ahead of bowl game Kitselman (leg) was spotted warming up ahead of Tuesday's bowl game against Illinois, Emilie Rae Cochrane of WBLR reports.
Impact Kitselman missed back-to-back games to close out the regular season due to a leg injury. The tight end has caught 25 of his 40 targets for 250 yards and two touchdowns this season.
DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
How to Watch Illinois vs. Tennessee: Music City Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 30, 2025
Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Tennessee Volunteers Music City Bowl game, Tuesday, Dec. 30.DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Data Skrive
Why Tennessee Coach Josh Heupel Has 'Great Respect' for Illinois' Luke Altmyer The Volunteers' head man explained the brilliance of the Illini quarterback ahead of their Music City Bowl matchup
DECEMBER 30, 2025 • SI.COM
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