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Champaign, Illinois (RI) — Today we continue our 18-team Big Ten Preview with a look at Illinois.
Head coach Brett Bielema is looking to build on back-to-back bowl wins over SEC opponents. The Illini will bring in a new quarterback in 2026, but Bielema has several core players returning.
Illinois opens the season Thursday night, September 3rd, hosting UAB.
Tomorrow: We put Northwestern under the spotlight.









