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Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Three Most Important Questions For USC Trojans Entering Bye Week

Gabriel Duarte

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Sep 29, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) throws a pass during the second half against the USC Trojans at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Football Week 6 Opponent: Purdue Boilermakers

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 29, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) applauds teammates during the second half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Climbs in Latest ESPN FPI Rankings, CFP Hopes Spike After USC Win

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 28, 2025

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Injury Woes Piling Up After Costly Loss to Illinois

Jalon Dixon

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Sep 28, 2025

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Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) reacts after a catch and run during the second half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Keeping Receipts: Illinois' Win Over USC Proves Doubters Wrong Once Again

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 28, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Malik Elzy (8) and Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Ashton Hollins (2) lead the team out of the tunnel before the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Why Malik Elzy Has Parted Ways With Illinois Football – and What's Next

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 28, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Why Lincoln Riley's Coaching Record is a Concern For USC Trojans

Caden Handwork

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Sep 28, 2025

Sep 28, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts after a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Wide Receiver Boosts NFL Draft Stock Despite Loss to Illinois

Angela Miele

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Sep 28, 2025

Virginia fans storm the field after their team made a game-winning interception in the end zone on a pass intended for Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Squirrel White (4) in the second overtime at Scott Stadium.

College football’s Top 5 finishes from the weekend

Josh Helmholdt

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Sep 28, 2025

Duke and running back Nate Sheppard took a massive FPI jump off a win over Syracuse.

College football rankings: biggest risers and fallers in updated ESPN FPI after Week 5

Joe Cox

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Sep 28, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin and quarterback Drew Allar (15) react after losing to the Oregon Ducks at Beaver Stadium.

Upset-Filled Weekend Shuffles Latest AP Top 25 Poll

Charlie Viehl

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Sep 28, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Justin Bowick (0) runs past Southern California Trojans cornerback Braylon Conley (22) and scores on a 25 yard reception for a touchdown during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Luke Altmyer and Justin Bowick Cement Connection: 'I Want J-Bo'

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 28, 2025

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning celebrates his win with Duck fans as the Oregon Ducks face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

AP Top 25 Poll Chaos After Oregon Beats Penn State, Alabama Upsets Georgia

Charlie Viehl

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Sep 28, 2025

Keysan Taylor, a junior football player for Guilford High School, is pictured Aug. 15, 2025, along the Rock River in downtown Rockford.

Illinois Football Offers In-State Three-Star Athlete Keysan Taylor

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 28, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) warms up prior to the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

USC Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava Shows Human Side In Upset Loss To Illinois

Gabriel Duarte

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini kicker David Olano (24) lines up a field goal kick during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Game Balls: Illinois Football Standouts in Week 5 Win Over USC

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 27, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lincoln Riley Believes USC Trojans 'Squandered Opportunities' in Loss to Illinois

Kendell Hollowell

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team down the Illini Walk before an NCAA football game with the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Coach Bret Bielema's Postgame Presser: 'I Knew How We Would Respond'

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 27, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Defends Late Game Clock Management In Loss To Illinois

Caden Handwork

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Sep 28, 2025

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