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‘It’s one of the tightest golf courses in the world’: Illini look for success at Sahalee Players Championship
Illinois will head to Washington this weekend to compete in the Sahalee Players Championship, looking to get its heavily anticipated season off on a hot start. The Illini finished second in the Big Ten championship last year, getting slightly edged out by UCLA Bruins in the final…
Déjà Blue: Illinois, Duke face off for second-straight season
Just over a year ago, Illinois (1-0) took down Duke (1-0) in dominant fashion. A one-point game at halftime turned into a 45-19 blowout fueled by a strong passing attack and an abundance of defensive takeaways. Now, the two teams have weathered the offseason storm, adding and…
Illinois’ linebackers stay prepared no matter what
With so much talk going on about Illinois’ (1-0) defense after its win against UAB (0-1), outside linebackers coach Archie McDaniel shared his insights on how important preparation is for his guys. He also highlighted players who performed well on game day, and how those behind…
Column | Ohtani Vs. PCA: MVP battle continues
**This is being written on Sept. 7 and will not reflect any statistics or news resulting from matchups that occurred afterwards.** The 2026 Major League Baseball regular season is quickly approaching its end on Sept. 27. While the 30 teams wrap up their classic 162-game…
Stalemate or breakthrough?: Illini defense faces ultimate test against Wisconsin
When looking at the historical records between Illinois (3-0-3) and No. 14 Wisconsin (4-1-1), it seems clear that Wisconsin might have the advantage. The record stands at 11-13-7, with the most recent meeting in 2024 ending as a 2-2 tie. But by shifting away from those records,…