Rich Cirminiello

Joined: Oct 4, 2024

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh McCray (6) runs for a touchdown during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Illinois’ Luke Altmyer, left, hurries his throw under pressure from Oregon’s Brandon Johnson during the second half at Autzen Stadium.

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Sep 7, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players celebrate their win over the Kansas Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Sep 22, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) tackles Chattanooga Mocs quarterback Preston Hutchinson (9) as he passes the ball during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Illinois visits No. 1 Oregon in the feature matchup of an eight-game slate in the Big Ten

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs with the ball in the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Week 9 Big Ten schedule features eight games, headlined by No. 1 Oregon hosting No. 20 Illinois

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Illini will take a head of steam into this week's trip to Oregon after handling Michigan

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Terrance Brooks (8) celebrates his team’s 50-49 overtime win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Michigan visits Illinois in a battle of ranked teams that could determine the second-half ceiling for both schools

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

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Illini kicker David Olano was recognized by college football's foremost authority on placekicking for his performance in last week's Purdue win

Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Fighting Illini are set with Bret Bielema, who could be in the running for Big Ten Coach of the Year

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) scores a touchdown catch over Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Botros Alisandro (19) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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It was a wild weekend of Big Ten action, with four games being decided by four points or less

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kaden Feagin (3) runs during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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All but Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, and Nebraska will be in action in the Big Ten this weekend

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) stiff arms Central Michigan Chippewas defensive lineman Jaden Davis (95) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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What are the toughest games left on the 2024 Fighting Illini schedule? And when will the team be heavily favored to keep rolling?

Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks with an official during the second quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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As the early Signing Day approaches, recruiting battles are heating up. Rich Cirminiello updates Illinois' class ranking compared to the rest of the Big Ten.

Rich Cirminiello

Joined: Oct 4, 2024

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