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In plays, the second act is often where the drama deepens, conflicts intensify, and characters are pushed to their limits. Often referred to as the

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Hank Beatty (80) runs into Purdue Boilermakers defensive back An'Darius Coffey (24) during the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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Illinois visits Indiana on Saturday in what has traditionally been a Big Ten snoozer but this year as the Hoosiers and the Illini have built their

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Throughout his 27 years coaching college football, Bret Bielema has remained unabashedly the same person.  Not necessarily the same coach, mind you,

Bret Bielema has Illinois in rare air, aiming to get beyond College Football Playoff 'doorstep'

Illini football news and notes from the weekly press conference.  Illinois returns home on Saturday to host Western Michigan.  Head coach Bret

DURHAM, NC - 2025.09.06 - Duke vs. Illinois

DURHAM, NC - September 06, 2025 - The game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Wallace Wade Stadium in Champaign, IL. Photo by Fighting Illini

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Notebook:  Illini find answers at wide receiver, DB makes most of opportunity, and more

Illinois football fans saw a true breakout performance Friday night as Hank Beatty delivered a record-setting night in the Illini’s 52–3 win over

NCAA Football: Western Illinois at Illinois

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Hank Beatty (80) runs the ball after a pass reception as Western Illinois Leathernecks defensive back Buju Aumua-Tuisavura (14) tackles during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Local product Hank Beatty breaks records in Illinois’ rout

With Bryant and Franklin gone, Illinois needs steady hands and leadership—Hank Beatty brings both.  CHAMPAIGN – Hank Beatty came to Illini football

Illinois wide receiver Hank Beatty catches a pass versus Rutgers. 

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Beatty steps up as Illini seek new go-to receiver

Phil Steele released his preseason All-Big Ten teams ahead of the 2025 college football season. He went from first to fourth teams across the

Phil Steele releases Preseason All-Big Ten Teams ahead of 2025 season

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