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END 3Q: #illini 23, Michigan State 17 Can Illinois hold on?

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VIP: 10 halftime observations as #illini lead 20-7 at Michigan State READ: 247sports.com/colleg...?

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HALF: #illini 20, Michigan State 7 Big end-of-half drive for Illinois to score and keep MSU off the field. Total yards: Illini 261, MSU 83 Time of possession: Illini 20:52, MSU 9:08

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END 1Q: #illini 10, Michigan State Total yards: Illini 134, MSU 8 Time of possession: Illini 11:20, MSU 3:40

END 3Q: Purdue 16, #illini 7 Illinois season on the brink?

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HALF: Purdue 13, Illinois 7 Total yards: #Boilers 219, #illini 128 Yards per play: Purdue 7.3, Illinois 4.7

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END 1Q: Purdue 3, Illinois 0 FG attempt coming for #illini as the drive stalls out inside the 10 following an 8-yard loss on a shovel pass to Collin Dixon.

NEWS: #Illini elevate inside linebackers coach Roger Cooper to defensive coordinator following Bobby Hauck's exit What it means: 247sports.com/colleg...

Final #illini vs. Purdue availability report Illinois starting guards Maika Matelau and Brandon Henderson appear set to make their returns, and Champ Smith is available. TE Kaden Feagin is out. Game time decisions: WR Jayshon Platt and LB Cameron Thomas are game-time decisions.

Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Updated #illini injury report: TE Kaden Feagin now doubtful and WR Jayshon Platt remains questionable OL Brandon Henderson and Maika Matelau remain probable

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

NEWS: #illini have parted ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck after four games

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

FINAL: Ohio State 42, #illini 19 Jeremiah Smith 12 receptions for 217 yards, 4 TDs Julian Sayin 27-36 for 367 yards, 5 total TDs Katin Houser 21-37, 263 yards, 1 TD Aidan Laughery 11 carries for 113 yards

Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

END 3Q: Ohio State 28, #illini 13 Heyo, Illinois won that quarter 3-0. Aidan Laughery one yard away from his third 100+ yard rushing game.

Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

HALF: Ohio State 28, #illini 10 Offense can move the ball, but the defense can't stop the other team from moving the ball.

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

END 3Q: #illini 31, SIU 10 Scoreless third quarter due to the Houser INT in the red zone. Illini out-gained SIU 119-31 in that quarter.

Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

END 1Q: #illini 14, SIU 7 Yards per play: Illinois 11.4, SIU 3.7

Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

COMMIT: #Illini land three-star Pennsylvania QB Owen Herrick (@OwenHerrick12), the first commit for Illinois in the Class of 2028 Why it matters & how he fits: 247sports.com/colleg...

Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

VIP: A monster #illini hoops recruiting weekend just got bigger READ: 247sports.com/colleg...

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

FINAL: Duke 31, #illini 27 Illinois (1-1) outscored 17-3 in the final 31 minutes.

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END 3Q: Duke 28, #illini 27 Huge 3rd-and-12 coming for Duke.

And Duke takes advantage of the #illini's miscue as Nate Sheppard gets his third touchdown of the game on a 3-yard TD catch. Duke takes its first lead 28-24 with 10:47 left 3Q. Duke drive chart is ugly for Bobby Hauck's #illini defense ⤵️

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HALF: #illini 24, Duke 21 Ethan Moczulski shanks a 62-yard FG attempt to end the half. Offense great. Defense woof.

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END 1Q: #illini 10, Duke 7 Total yards: Illinois 120, Duke 61 Penalties: Illinois 4-42, Duke 3-40

GAME THREAD: Illinois vs. Duke Five things I want to see today from #illini: 247sports.com/colleg...

Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Big win for #illini soccer at Virginia Tech, which received votes in this week's coaches' poll. Illini goalkeeper Izzy Lee stands on her head with nine (!) saves in the Illini's fourth shutout in six matches. Ryleigh Wood scored the lone goal for undefeated Illinois (3-0-3).

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#ILLINI vs. UAB GAME THREAD: Five things I want to see from Illinois in its season opener. Join the conversation: 247sports.com/colleg... Go VIP for 75% OFF: secure.247sports.com...

Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

WEIGHT CHANGES: #illini football updated its official weights on the 2026 roster. Here's who made the biggest gains and trims ⤵️ READ: 247sports.com/colleg...

Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

VIP intel: What we're hearing about #illini basketball summer workouts READ: 247sports.com/colleg...

Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

COMMIT: #illini land three-star 2027 Florida DB Trezavant Boyd (@TrezavantB) Why it matters & how he fits: 247sports.com/colleg...

Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

COMMIT: #illini land three-star 2027 Michigan DB Darryl Flemister (@FlemDarryl10) over several other Big Ten suitors Why it matters & how he fits: 247sports.com/colleg...

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

COMMIT: #illini land three-star 2027 Florida DB Tyrone Howard Jr. (@_thowardjr) Why it matters & how he fits: 247sports.com/colleg...

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

COMMIT: #illini land three-star 2027 Texas WR Brody Knowles (@BrodyKnowles11) over TCU and Arkansas, among many Power Four options Why it matters & how he fits: 247sports.com/colleg...

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

COMMIT: #illini land 2027 Oak Forest (Ill.) kicker Ulysses Morales (@_UlyssesMorales) Background and how he fits: 247sports.com/colleg...

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

COMMIT: Illini flip three-star 2027 Florida RB Steven Alexis (@StevenJalexis19) from Colorado Why it matter & how he fits: 247sports.com/colleg...

Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

COMMIT: #illini land four-star 2027 Geneva WR Bennett Konkey (@BennettKonkey) over several Big Ten foes Why it matters & how he fit: 247sports.com/colleg...

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

COMMIT: #illini land three-star 2027 Texas LB Anthony James (@anthony_ja25603) Why it matters & how he fits: 247sports.com/colleg...

Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

COMMIT: #illini land three-star 2027 Mississippi QB Sladen Shack (@sladen_shack) Why it matters & how he fits: 247sports.com/colleg...

Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

VIP notes: More buzz on #illini football recruiting following first June official visit weekend READ: 247sports.com/colleg...

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

COMMIT: #illini land three-star 2027 Iowa EDGE Ryan Paulsen (@Ryan_Paulsen14) Why it matters & how he fits: 247sports.com/colleg...

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

COMMIT: Three-star Kankakee wing Lincoln Williams (@LincolnW_11) signs with #illini, as an athletic late addition to the Class of 2026 "Lincoln is an outstanding in-state player who we have recruited for many years." Why it matters & how he fits: 247sports.com/colleg...

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

COMMIT: #illini flip three-star 2027 Montini Catholic OL Gavin Ericson-Staton (@GavinEricson59) Why it matters & how he fits: 247sports.com/colleg...

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

COMMIT: #Illini land three-star 2027 Iowa tight end Cade Newman (@CadeNewman17) Why it matters & how he fits: 247sports.com/colleg...

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Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Coming to the #illini Inquirer Podcast ... a 40-minute chat with Illinois coach Brad Underwood.

Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

NEWS: JUCO defensive lineman Deon Williams (@deonwill65) signs with #illini Why it matters & how he fits: 247sports.com/colleg...

Jeremy Werner @jwerner247.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

🚨 ILLINI INQUIRER IS HIRING! 🚨 Expanding our coverage with a multimedia producer to help grow our podcast/YouTube, but writing opportunities available too. Previous college/internship experience desired. If you’re interested, e-mail résumé and clips: illiniinquirer@gmail.com