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Updated Aug 19, 2026, 1:01 p.m. · 8 stories

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   Illinois Football Names Six Team Captains for 2026 Season - University of Illinois Athletics

   University of Illinois Athletics · Aug 19, 10:20 a.m. · Open story

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   College Football Playoff hopes for Illinois comes down to three key games - Writing Illini

   Writing Illini · Aug 17, 9:43 a.m. · Open story

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   Illinois College Football Playoff Dreams Hinges on Three Crucial Games - CollegeNetWorth.com

   CollegeNetWorth.com · Aug 18, 2:11 a.m. · Open story

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   Illinois football has next man up mentality after tough fall camp injury news - Yahoo Sports

   Yahoo Sports · Aug 18, 3:16 a.m. · Open story

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   Transfer Tackle Impresses Illinois Defensive Line Coach Jordan Thomas - Yahoo Sports

   Yahoo Sports · Aug 18, 8:15 p.m. · Open story

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   Prospect breakdown: Five-star 2027 center Darius Wabbington schedules official visit to Illinois - 247Sports

   247Sports · Aug 17, 1:01 p.m. · Open story

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   All eyes on Ca'Lil Valentine, as Illinois lead running back makes distinguished award list - Writing Illini

   Writing Illini · Aug 18, 5:44 p.m. · Open story

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   Dan Hartleb gets another strong arm commitment for the future of Illinois baseball - Yahoo Sports

   Yahoo Sports · Aug 18, 3:00 a.m. · Open story

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