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Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) leaps for a gain as he runs against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Purdue defeated Northwestern 17-9. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Illinois seeks win over Northwestern plus help to win West

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:15 PM EST

Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) can't pull in a pass as Nebraska defensive back Malcolm Hartzog (13) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois in Big Ten bruiser

By Bob Tripi Nov. 17, 2022 12:50 PM EST

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is hugged by friends after his team's 9-6 win over Iowa after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Bielema boost: No. 24 Illini ahead of schedule in year two

By Gavin Good Oct. 12, 2022 09:19 PM EDT

Illinois defensive back Matthew Bailey (2) sings the school's alma mater with teammates Griffin Moore (43) and James Kreutz after an NCAA college football game against Virginia Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 24-3. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois defense locks down Virginia for 24-3 victory

By Gavin Good Sep. 10, 2022 08:15 PM EDT

Illinois's Pat Bryant (13) is tackled by Indiana's Devon Matthews (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bazelak leads Hoosiers past Illinois 23-20 with late rally

By Michael Marot Sep. 03, 2022 12:29 AM EDT