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Can't Wait For Saturday | Positive reports continue for Illini quarterbacks
18+ hour, 44+ min ago (12+ words) The News-Gazette...
Ten open practice observations
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (383+ words) Illinois quarterback Katin Houser at practice at Gies Memorial Stadium on Monday morning. Saturday's practice at Gies Memorial Stadium — No. 17 overall for Illinois in training camp — was open to the media. A first this month, providing more insight into the…...
Can't Wait For Saturday | His hot seat now cool, Oklahoma coach sticking around for a while
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (242+ words) Oklahoma coach Brent Venables, right, earned a contract extension and pay raise. For the bulk of his near-decade long stint on the Clemson defensive staff, Brent Venables seemed ready to be the next sideline star. Considered a can't miss future…...
Maika Matelau 'plays loud' on Illinois offensive line
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (1139+ words) Illinois offensive lineman Maika Matelau is expected to start at left guard when the Illini open the 2026 season on Sept. 3 against UAB at Gies Memorial Stadium. CHAMPAIGN — Maika Matelau has made a strong impression on his Illinois football teammates and…...
Bob Asmussen | Back to school? Bielema taking 'wait-and-see' approach as courts sort it out
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (680+ words) Illinois coach Bret Bielema talks to reporters on Thursday afternoon at the Smith Center in Champaign. CHAMPAIGN — Of course, Bret Bielema wants Hank Beatty to stick with the Tennessee Titans and for Melvin Priestly to earn a spot with the…...
Bulldogs cruise past Potters in season opener
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (655+ words) Mahomet-Seymour running back Marco Casillas and his teammates celebrate a touchdown during a 33-15 win against Morton at Frank Dutton Field on Aug. 21, 2026. Mahomet-Seymour football coach Jon Adkins addresses the team following a 33-15 win against Morton at Frank Dutton Field on…...
PHOTO GALLERY: UI football delivers school supplies to Stratton Academy of the Arts
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (335+ words) UI football players visited Stratton Academy of the Arts on Friday to deliver school supplies, staying for a student Q&A and to pass around the pigskin. Illinois linebacker Jaylen Stewart (23) carries backpacks into Stratton Academy of the Arts in…...
Green Street | Jackson's offseason makeover
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (443+ words) Destiny Jackson works out at Ubben Basketball Complex in Champaign during a summer practice. Welcome to "Green Street," your dose of women's college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Joe Vozzelli. He'll offer up insight on…...
PHOTO GALLERY: Illini football captains introduced
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (154+ words) Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema apoke alongside his six captains on Thursday. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema talks to reporters at the Smith Football Center on Thursday afternoon. Illinois defensive back Matthew Bailey (7) talks to reporters at the Smith…...
The News-Gazette's area Top 25 high school football poll: Unity checks in at No. 1
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (1547+ words) Michael Hardin — leading the Unity football team onto the turf at Hancock Stadium before the Rockets played Byron in the 2025 Class 3A state championship game in Normal — is a key returnee for the Rockets this season. Unity opens up the 2026 season…...