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NBA Draft
Former Illini star Ayo Dosunmu will be selected in the 2021 NBA Draft, where will he land?
"He’s a gritty defender who can handle the ball, and would provide another playmaking presence on the (Milwaukee Bucks). But he may not even make it to the second round."
Illini Basketball
For Tim Anderson, Illini job 'an opportunity I couldn't pass up'
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — There’s a passion that pours out of Tim Anderson when he talks about his hometown of Chicago, one that can’t be mistaken for
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Illinois Football
Kramer and Lowe Picked for Outland Trophy Watch List - University of Illinois Athletics
It's Kramer's second watch list of the 2021 preseason and Lowe's first career watch list.
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Hansen Named to Nagurski Trophy Watch List - University of Illinois Athletics
Hansen is named the his third watch list of the 2021 preseason.
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Hansen Named to Butkus Award Watch List - University of Illinois Athletics
It is Hansen's second time on the Butkus watch list after being a semifinalist in 2019.
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Kramer Named to Rimington Watch List - University of Illinois Athletics
The Rimington Trophy is awarded annually to the player considered to be the best center in college football.
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2021 Illini Football
| Date | Opponent | Time/TV |
| Sat, Aug 28 | Nebraska | 12:00pm FOX |
| Sat, Sept 4 | UTSA | 6:30pm BTN |
| Sat, Sept 11 | at Virginia | 10:00am ACC |
| Fri, Sept 17 | Maryland | 8:00pm FS1 |
| Sat, Sept 25 | at Purdue | |
| Sat, Oct 2 | Charlotte | |
| Sat, Oct 9 | Wisconsin (Homecoming) | 2:30/3:00pm |
| Sat, Oct 16 | ---Bye--- | |
| Sat, Oct 23 | at Penn State | 11:00am |
| Sat, Oct 30 | Rutgers | |
| Sat, Nov 6 | at Minnesota | |
| Sat, Nov 13 | ---Bye--- | |
| Sat, Nov 20 | at Iowa | |
| Sat, Nov 27 | Northwestern |