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Five returning starters up front power the Illini offense  In our continuing position preview series, Orange and Blue News previews the Fighting

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Illini position preview:  Offensive line

Illinois should be strong up front on offense. One of the storylines of the Illinois football offseason has been its player retention. 16 of 22

Illinois center Josh Kreutz calls out a blocking scheme during an NCAA college football game against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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Return of five starters on offensive line a competitive advantage for Illinois

As the 2024 college football season quickly approaches, it is time to look at the top players in the Big Ten Conference.  We continue

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