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EASTERN ILLINOIS |
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09/07 |
KANSAS |
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09/14 |
CENTRAL MICHIGAN |
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09/21 |
at Nebraska* |
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09/28 |
at Penn State* |
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10/12 |
PURDUE* |
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10/19 |
MICHIGAN* |
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10/26 |
at Oregon* |
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11/02 |
MINNESOTA* |
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11/16 |
MICHIGAN STATE* |
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11/23 |
at Rutgers* |
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11/30 |
vs. Northwestern (Wrigley Field) |
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TOLEDO |
30-28
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L |
at Kansas |
23-34
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L |
PENN STATE* |
13-30
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W |
FAU |
23-17
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L |
at Purdue* |
19-44
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L |
NEBRASKA* |
7-20
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W |
at Maryland* |
27-24
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L |
WISCONSIN* |
21-25
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W |
at Minnesota* |
27-26
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W |
INDIANA* |
48-45
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L |
at Iowa* |
13-15
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NORTHWESTERN* |
43-45
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No. 23 Illinois optimistic about postseason hopes, takes on Northwestern
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November 27 Illinois comes in at No. 23 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings and with three losses remains a long shot to make the coveted Top 12. FULL STORY
No. 25 Illinois, Rutgers reveling in 2024 accomplishments
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November 20 While Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon and Penn State are hogging Big Ten headlines, Illinois and Rutgers are enjoying a few big accomplishments of their own. FULL STORY
Bye behind them, Illinois, Michigan State back to bowl focus
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November 13 Michigan State and Illinois have had a bye week to think about what they've done, and what they need to do better to create a November to remember. FULL STORY
No. 24 Illinois' Bret Bielema out to remain perfect vs. Minnesota
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October 30 Illinois coach Bret Bielema will strive to maintain his stranglehold over Minnesota when the No. 24 Fighting Illini host the Golden Gophers on Saturday in Champaign, Ill. FULL STORY
No. 1 Oregon aims to continue home dominance in clash with No. 20 Illinois
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October 22 Oregon football is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the first time in 12 years. FULL STORY
No. 24 Michigan turns to 'Uncle Jack' Tuttle vs. No. 22 Illinois
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October 15 Michigan endured two losses and a pair of quarterback changes before its bye last week. Now, the Wolverines' schedule gets even more difficult. FULL STORY
Purdue looks to extend hex over No. 23 Illinois
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October 09 Illinois has resided in the AP Top 25 for the past few weeks, is coming off a bye week and surely is looking forward to playing on its home field for the first time in a month. FULL STORY
Luke Altmyer, No. 19 Illinois out to upend No. 9 Penn State
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September 28 It's not unexpected to see No. 9 Penn State bolt out to a 3-0 start entering Big Ten Conference play. FULL STORY
Resurgent No. 22 Nebraska, No. 24 Illinois clash in Big Ten opener
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September 17 For the first time since October 2011, No. 22 Nebraska and No. 24 Illinois find themselves listed in the same Associated Press Top 25 poll. They'll meet in a Big Ten opener Friday night in Lincoln, Neb., to decide which team gets to stay there. FULL STORY
Guarding against letdown, Illinois tackles Central Michigan
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September 10 Illinois coach Bret Bielema said he isn't worried about his players and a possible letdown heading into Saturday's home game against Central Michigan. FULL STORY
DEPTH CHART
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QB 9
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Luke Altmyer*
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6-2
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200
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Jr.
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RB 3
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Kaden Feagin
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6-3
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250
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So.
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WR 7
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Kenari Wilcher
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6-0
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185
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So.
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WR 13
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Pat Bryant*
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6-3
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200
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Sr.
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WR 8
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Malik Elzy
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6-2
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210
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So.
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TE 85
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Tanner Arkin
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6-4
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265
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Jr.
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LT 74
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J.C. Davis
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6-5
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320
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Sr.
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LG 73
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Josh Gesky*
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6-5
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325
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Jr.
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C 41
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Josh Kreutz*
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6-0
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225
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Jr.
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RG 72
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Zy Crisler*
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6-6
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335
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Sr.
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RT 58
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Melvin Priestly
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6-4
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300
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Jr.
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DE 6
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Dennis Briggs
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6-4
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290
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Sr.
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DT 23
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TeRah Edwards
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6-2
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315
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Jr.
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DE 11
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Alex Bray
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6-4
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260
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So.
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LB 17
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Gabe Jacas*
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6-3
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265
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Jr.
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LB 28
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Dylan Rosiek*
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6-1
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230
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Jr.
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LB 9
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Seth Coleman*
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6-5
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245
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Sr.
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NB 20
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Tyler Strain
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5-9
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190
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Jr.
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CB 14
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Xavier Scott*
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5-11
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190
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Jr.
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CB 22
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Kaleb Patterson
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6-1
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190
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Jr.
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S 10
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Miles Scott*
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5-11
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210
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Jr.
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S 7
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Matthew Bailey*
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6-2
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205
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So.
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K 24
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David Olano
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5-11
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170
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So.
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P 19
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Hugh Robertson*
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6-2
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225
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Sr.
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*Returning Starters
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OFFENSE |
PER GAME |
RANK |
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Scoring |
24.5 |
81 |
Rushing |
126.4 |
96 |
Passing |
264.6 |
35 |
Total |
391.0 |
60 |
OFFENSE |
PER GAME |
RANK |
|---|---|---|
Scoring |
29.4 |
93 |
Rushing |
149.2 |
63 |
Passing |
228.1 |
71 |
Total |
377.2 |
61 |
TO MARGIN |
PER GAME |
RANK |
|---|---|---|
-6 |
-0.67 |
T-119 |
OFFENSE |
PER GAME |
RANK |
|---|---|---|
Scoring |
24.2 |
94 |
Rushing |
166.3 |
55 |
Passing |
211.8 |
91 |
Total |
378.1 |
73 |
OFFENSE |
PER GAME |
RANK |
|---|---|---|
Scoring |
12.8 |
1 |
Rushing |
99.8 |
9 |
Passing |
173.8 |
86 |
Total |
273.5 |
3 |
TO MARGIN |
PER GAME |
RANK |
|---|---|---|
+15 |
+1.15 |
3 |
OFFENSE |
PER GAME |
RANK |
|---|---|---|
Scoring |
20.2 |
T-115 |
Rushing |
173.6 |
55 |
Passing |
156.2 |
122 |
Total |
329.8 |
112 |
OFFENSE |
PER GAME |
RANK |
|---|---|---|
Scoring |
21.9 |
29 |
Rushing |
150.4 |
63 |
Passing |
215.2 |
43 |
Total |
365.6 |
46 |
TO MARGIN |
PER GAME |
RANK |
|---|---|---|
+7 |
+0.58 |
T-23 |