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Illinois football orchestrated a turnaround season under fourth-year coach Bret Bielema, winning 10 games for the first time since 2001 — capped by a dramatic victory in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve.
From preseason picks, through the regular season — all the way to the postgame Cheez-It dump — here is every story the Journal Star wrote about the Illini football team in 2024:
2024 Citrus Bowl: Illinois 21, South Carolina 17
The Illini continued the Big Ten’s strong bowl season with a victory over the Gamecocks of the SEC. Here is every story from game day at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida:
Citrus Bowl preview coverage
Illinois was picked to represent the Big Ten in the Citrus Bowl on Dec. 8. Here is every story in the lead up to the big game on Dec. 31, 2024.
Illinois football bowl predictions
Illinois clinched its bowl game very early in the season, after moving to 6-1 with a win over Michigan. Here is every bowl projection story ahead of the Dec. 8 announcement:
Illinois football roster moves
Illinois football isn’t immune to movement in the transfer portal. Since the portal opened in early December, more than a dozen Illini jumped in — and the program also added a few names. Here is a look:
From El Paso to Champaign: Illinois punter Declan Duley
We featured former El Paso-Gridley punter Declan Duley and his bond with a young fan, as well as Duley’s announcement that he will transfer from the program.
2024 Illinois football regular season
Illinois football opened and closed its regular season with games against in-state opponents — at home against Eastern Illinois and then at Wrigley Field vs Northwestern. Here is every story from regular-season games:
Illinois 45, Eastern Illinois 0: Predictions | Recap | Photos | TikTok creator visits
Illinois 23, Kansas 17: Predictions | Recap | Photos
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Publish date : 2025-01-03 09:06:00
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