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College Football Playoff Rankings: Texas at No. 2 behind Oregon; Ohio State drops to 6
Oregon maintains the top spot in the latest College Football Playoff reveal, but there was a huge shakeup in the rankings following Ohio Sta...2 HOURS AGO
21ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI 9-3 · 5TH IN BIG TEN
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Oregon's Dillon Gabriel, Penn State's Abdul Carter lead 2024 Big Ten awards
The Big Ten Conference announced Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel as its Offensive Player of the Year, among other awards.4 HOURS AGO
Illinois assistant Dana Dimel, a head coach at Wyoming, Houston and UTEP, dies at the age of 62
Illinois assistant coach Dana Dimel, who was an All-American offensive tackle for Kansas State and later the head coach at Wyoming, Houston and UTEP, died Tuesday10 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pat Bryant - Declares for NFL Draft Bryant has declared for the NFL Draft, according to his announcement Tuesday.
Impact Bryant declaring for the NFL Draft at this juncture will prevent his availability for Illinois' bowl game. He had a career year in 2024. The senior logged 54 receptions on 81 targets for 984 yards (18.2 averaged per reception) and 10 touchdowns, all tallies his new career highs. Ideally for Bryant, his last year is enough to enter draft boards and earn himself a selection in 2025.
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Miami (FL) hosts Thiero and Arkansas
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No. 21 Illinois women beat Canisius 68-55 in Shauna Green's returns to Buffalo
Kendall Bostic scored 16 points, Adalia McKenzie had 15 points and 10 rebounds and No. 21 Illinois beat Canisius 68-55 on Monday night in coach Shauna Green’s return to Buffalo1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2024 Big Ten Power Rankings: Oregon reigns supreme, while Ohio State slips
Oregon and Penn State top our Big Ten power rankings as they prepare to face off in the conference championship game. See how the rest of th...1 DAY AGO
Pat Bryant - Explosive play in victory Bryant caught 4 of 5 targets for 70 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-28 win versus Northwestern.
Impact Bryant connected with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a 43-yard catch-and-run to the end zone in the third quarter, giving the Fighting Illini a three-score lead at the time. The senior receiver ended the regular season on a heater, hauling in 15 passes for 402 yards and three touchdowns over the team's final three games. Overall, Bryant had a breakout season for the Illini, recording 54 receptions for 984 yards and 10 touchdowns, finishing second in the Big Ten in yards and tied for first in touchdowns through the regular season. His final opportunity to put on a show in an Illinois uniform will come in the team's upcoming bowl game, assuming he chooses not to sit out in preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Josh McCray - Moderate day in season finale McCray recorded 11 carries for 46 yards and gathered in their only target for five yards during Saturday's 38-28 victory against Northwestern.
Impact McCray had a relatively quiet game on a day in which fellow running back Aidan Laughery dominated the Northwestern defense to the tune of 172 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. McCray did manage a respectable day against the Wildcats, averaging over four YPC. The junior running back finished the regular season with 495 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground while adding 13 catches for 116 yards and a score through the air as well. His final opportunity to improve those season numbers will come in Illinois' upcoming bowl game.
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Aidan Laughery - Monster day in season finale Laughery notched 12 carries for 172 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 38-28 win over Northwestern.
Impact Laughery was a dominant force for the Fighting Illini throughout the day, rattling off multiple runs of 30+ yards while averaging a monstrous 14.3 YPC. The sophomore running back found the end zone on runs of 30, 64 and 31 yards to extend the Illinois lead on his way to a career day against the Wildcats. Laughery finished the regular season with 522 yards and four touchdowns on the ground in 11 games and will look to keep his positive momentum going in Illinois' upcoming bowl game.
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Luke Altmyer - Two scores in victory Altmyer was 10-for-17 passing for 170 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 38-28 win against Northwestern. He also had three rushes for -23 yards with one t...
Impact Altmyer found the end zone on a one-yard plunge in the second quarter, but the junior's true highlight of the day came on a 43-yard strike to receiver Pat Bryant in the third quarter, giving the Fighting Illini a three-score lead at the time. Though the 6-foot-2 signal-caller threw a pair of interceptions, he did what he needed to do on a day in which the Illinois ground game dominated the Northwestern defensive front, totaling 215 team rushing yards on over 6 YPC. Altmyer finished the regular season with 2,543 yards and 21 touchdowns to five interceptions while adding 219 yards and four scores on the ground and will have one final opportunity to improve those numbers in the team's upcoming bowl game.
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Canisius faces No. 19 Illinois, aims to stop home losing streak
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AP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1; Ohio State, Miami, Clemson take plunge
Ohio State, Miami (Fla.) and Clemson plunged in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll following their losses during a wild weeke...2 DAYS AGO
Canisius takes on No. 19 Illinois, looks to end 3-game slide
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Notes: Bryant ties single-season touchdown record Veteran wide receiver's 10th touchdown puts him in elite company
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Tip of the Hat to Laughery, Illinois in rivalry win over Northwestern Taking Interstate 57 most of the way, Gibson City is 123 miles south of Wrigley Field. On Saturday, Aidan Laughery, one of the community’s n...
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Quick hits | No. 22 Illinois 38, Northwestern 28 Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the Illini's Land of Lincoln Trophy-securing victory against the Wildcats
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Aidan Laughery's career day helps No. 23 Illinois run over Northwestern Aidan Laughery ran for 172 yards and three touchdowns, both career-highs, to propel No.23 Illinois past Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday at Wr...
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No. 22 Illinois reaches 9 wins for first time in 17 years with 38-28 victory over Northwestern
Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns, including one on career-long 64-yard run early in the second half, and No. 22 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach ni...3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Land of Lincoln Trophy headed back to Champaign Career-best performance by Aidan Laughery leads Illinois past Northwestern
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Gameday Central | No. 22 Illinois at Northwestern; 11 a.m., BTN The 2024 season has played out with nearly perfect weather for Illinois. Other than a light rain at Penn State, the Illini have experienced...
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Can't Wait For Saturday | Illini about to take back another trophy; the hat is coming home Wildcats can't repeat 2023 feat
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Pat Bryant - Returns for second half Bryant (undisclosed) is back on the field to start the second half against Northwestern, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Bryant departed for the locker room in the second quarter, but it seems his injury was minor. He was back out with the offense to begin the second half and quickly made a catch. He'll look to get more involved after being limited to just one catch in the first half.
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Pat Bryant - Taken to locker room Bryant (undisclosed) has been taken to the locker room in Illinois' game against Northwestern, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Bryant had one catch for 16 yards before being taken to the locker room against the Wildcats. It's unclear what the star wideout's injury is at this point, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return to the contest.
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Tyson Rooks - Deemed questionable Rooks (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Illinois' tilt with Northwestern
Impact Rooks may miss his second straight game. The wideout has yet to log a target, let alone a reception, this season. The former defensive back will look to participate in Illinois' bowl game and make big strides in his junior year.
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