Big Ten Football Preview: Illinois Fighting Illini

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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.

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