The daily pitch from Sports Editor : Sept. 8, 2026
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Sep. 8—➜ . That marks the fifth announced sellout of the last eight home games for the Illini in Champaign.
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➜ . Illinois hosts Wisconsin (4-1-1) at 6 p.m. Thursday at Demirjian Park in Champaign in its Big Ten opener.
career tackles by former Illini in his NFL career so far. A career that continues on Wednesday night when the 25-year-old cornerback, who signed a four-year, $132 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks last month, and his teammates host the New England Patriots at 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday.
➜ . The 2001 Illini football team, the last to win a Big Ten championship, will be honored during Saturday's 2:30 p.m. kickoff at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign. This marks the second time Duke will play in Champaign, with Illinois winning 28-14 on Oct. 23, 1965 in the only other such game.
➜ . The Illini (3-2) earned wins against McNeese State and Rice this past weekend in Houston before the Lions (5-1) visit Huff Hall for a 7 p.m. match on Wednesday.
➜ . The Maroons and Chargers are set to meet in this rivalry game at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Tommy Stewart Field.
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