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Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

Why Tennessee Coach Josh Heupel Has 'Great Respect' for Illinois' Luke Altmyer

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 29, 2025

Tennessee vs. Illinois Music City Bowl game prediction 2025

Tennessee vs. Illinois prediction: Who wins the Music City Bowl, and why?

James Parks

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Dec 29, 2025

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini team stands as the band plays the school fight song after a win against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins Illinois vs. Tennessee at the Music City Bowl?

Jason Langendorf

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Dec 29, 2025

Joey Aguilar and Tennessee are favored against Illinois on Tuesday.

Tennessee vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for Music City Bowl

Ameer Tyree

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Dec 29, 2025

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Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs the ball against Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Ricardo Hallman, left, and Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Aaron Witt (59) during the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

How to Watch Illinois vs. Tennessee in Music City Bowl: TV, Kickoff Time, More

Jason Langendorf

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Dec 29, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during warmups prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

ESPN's FPI Reveals Favorite for Illinois vs. Tennessee in Music City Bowl

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 27, 2025

Ohio State and Indiana both earned first-round byes in the 2025 College Football Playoff.

How Big Ten Has Fared in 2025 College Football Bowl Games: Record and Full Schedule

Tom Dierberger

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Jan 1, 2026

The crowd at Illinois' Gies Memorial Stadium rises in honor of Military Appreciation Day before the Illini's win over Maryland on Nov. 1 in Champaign, Illinois.

Illinois Defensive Back Vernon Woodward III Enters Transfer Portal: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Dec 18, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema stands on the sidelines during the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Illinois Wide Receiver Mario Sanders II Announces Transfer Decision: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Dec 15, 2025

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Matthew Bailey (7) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Matthew Bailey Declared Out for Music City Bowl: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Dec 15, 2025

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

Illinois Left Tackle J.C. Davis Opts Out of Music City Bowl: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Dec 14, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Stars Announce Status for Music City Bowl: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Dec 13, 2025

Tennesee returns to the field to start the second half of the NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 29, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

First Look at Illinois Football's Bowl Game Opponent: Tennessee Volunteers

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 8, 2025

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti walks the sideline Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, during the Big Ten football championship against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Big Ten Power Rankings Finalized Before College Football Playoff

Cory Pappas

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Dec 8, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) and head coach Lincoln Riley react after the game against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

How Close USC Came to Crashing the College Football Playoff

Charlie Viehl

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Dec 7, 2025

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is shown after their game Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Illinois beat Wisconsin 34-10.

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Illinois Defensive Tackle Jeremiah Warren to Enter Transfer Portal: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Dec 6, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during warmups prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Music City Bowl Outlook: Can Illinois Meet the Moment in an SEC Showdown?

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 6, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during warmups prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Trey Petty, Easton Baker Plan to Enter Transfer Portal: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Dec 4, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema stands on the sidelines during the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Illinois Early Signing Day Superlatives: Who Stood Out in the Illini's 2026 Class?

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 3, 2025

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