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nytimes.com > athletic > 7034556 > 02/09/2026 > bobby-hauck-illinois-defensive-coordinator-montana

Bobby Hauck joining Illinois as DC after stepping down as head coach at Montana

Bobby Hauck joining Illinois as DC after stepping down as head coach at Montana4+ hour, 23+ min ago   (235+ words) Bobby Hauck said last week that being a head coach had stopped being fun amid changes in college sports. Michael Thomas Shroyer / Imagn Images Just five days after stepping down as one of the winningest head coaches in FCS history,…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6944161 > 01/05/2026 > montana-state-illinois-state-fcs-national-championship

Montana State wins first FCS title since 1984 over upstart Illinois State, in an overtime thriller

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (625+ words) Montana State quarterback Justin Lamson accounted for four touchdowns to lead the Bobcats to the national title. Mark Zaleski / USA Today Network via Imagn Images NASHVILLE, Tenn. " With North Dakota State, the usual nemesis for Montana State, out of the…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6709235 > 10/11/2025 > ohio-state-illinois-score-result-football

Ohio State thumps Illinois: No. 1 Buckeyes cruise even if imperfect, plus more takeaways

Ohio State thumps Illinois: No. 1 Buckeyes cruise even if imperfect, plus more takeaways3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (645+ words) Kayden McDonald and Ohio State forced three turnovers in its 34-16 win at Illinois. Ron Johnson / Imagn Images CHAMPAIGN, Ill. " Top-ranked Ohio State made relatively quick work of No. 17 Illinois in front of a sold-out crowd at Memorial Stadium, beating the Illini…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6631583 > 09/15/2025 > college-football-week-4-odds-indiana-illinois-oklahoma

College football Week 4 odds: Indiana-Illinois, Big 12 showdown, Oklahoma hosts Auburn

College football Week 4 odds: Indiana-Illinois, Big 12 showdown, Oklahoma hosts Auburn4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (726+ words) Week 4 of the college football season features the start of conference play for a bunch of teams, leading to several good matchups. Conference play is revving into gear this week, and the Week 4 college football schedule has several quality games…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6344242 > 05/12/2025 > illinois-football-bret-bielema-cfp

Illinois wants to be this year’s Indiana. Can Bret Bielema ride Big Ten sleeper status to the CFP?

Illinois wants to be this year’s Indiana. Can Bret Bielema ride Big Ten sleeper status to the CFP?8+ mon, 4+ week ago   (972+ words) Navy-and-orange billboards line I-74 through central Illinois from near the Mississippi River on the west to the Indiana border on the east. One reads I-L-L. The next one: I-N-I. They alternate ... 'The Beast' Draft Guide NBA Draft Entry Tracker The Glazers…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 6146268 > 02/20/2025 > illinois-football-recruiting-2026-class

Illinois football recruiting surging after breakthrough 2024 season

Illinois football recruiting surging after breakthrough 2024 season11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (820+ words) Man City Cannot Live Without Haaland When Bret Bielema took over at Illinois in December 2020, the Fighting Illini hadn't enjoyed a winning season in nine years and had signed just three top-50 recruiting classes in the previous decade. Things were…...