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Nebraska will kick off the month of November in 2026 at Illinois. The two teams will meet on Friday, Nov. 6, marking the third consecutive time they

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Nebraska Opponent Spring Review: Illinois

Illini defensive back Xavier Scott discussed his return for the 2026 season Wednesday at State Farm Center after an injury-shortened year. The

Illinois defensive back Xavier Scott discussed his return for the 2026 season during a press conference at State Farm Center on Wednesday (UI Football) 

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Xavier Scott’s return gives Illinois a veteran playmaker in the secondary

Xavier Scott to return for Illinois in 2026, as the veteran defensive back announced he will forgo the NFL Draft and come back for a fifth season.

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Illinois DB Xavier Scott forgoes NFL Draft, will return for 2026 season

Top Illini defender Xavier Scott lost to injury.  Illinois will move forward without one of its top defenders after senior defensive back Xavier

Jul 22, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Illinois safety Xavier Scott speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

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Illinois loses All-Big Ten DB Xavier Scott to injury

Editor’s Note: This article includes the latest college football injury intel from On3’s Chris Low, Brett McMurphy and Pete Nakos. This story

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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'

LAS VEGAS - Illinois defensive back Xavier Scott plays one of the most demanding roles in Bret Bielema’s defense — the “Star” position. A hybrid

Illinois cornerback Xavier Scott returns and interception against Kansas in 2023. 

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Xavier Scott’s “star” turn: From lightly recruited to All-Big Ten cornerstone of Illini defense 

Xavier Scott is the No. 2 Illini player for 2025. The senior nickel is the leader of the Illinois defense and an All-American candidate.    The

Illinois defensive back Xavier Scott (14) plays against Oregon during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Eugene, Ore. Oregon won 38-9. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

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No. 2 Illini player for 2025:  Defensive back Xavier Scott

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

As the 2025 college football season quickly approaches, it is time to look at the top players at each position in the Big Ten.  We continue our

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Ranking the Big Ten: Cornerback

Bret Bielema is a big fan of Illinois’ secondary going into the 2024 season. When speaking at Big Ten Media Days, he relished the opportunity to

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Bret Bielema praises Illinois secondary, impact of Texas transfer Terrance Brooks

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