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Isaiah Williams, the Illini’s top receiver target, will need to be at his best Saturday when Illinois travel to face Virginia. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 11, 2021

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Illinois at Virginia

Date/Time/Place: Saturday Sept. 11, 2021: 10 a.m. CST, Memorial Stadium.

Surface: Grass

Capacity: 61,500 

Records: Illinois 1-1 in 2021; 2-6 in 2020; Virginia 1-0 in 2021; 5-5 in 2020.

Betting Line: Virginia by 10.5. 

Series notes: Illinois leads the all-time series against Virginia, 2-0. This is the first time Illinois and Virginia will meet during the regular season along with Illinois' first ever game in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Illinois' two wins over Virginia have come in bowl games (1990 Florida Citrus Bowl and 1999 MicronPC.com Bowl).

TV: ACC Network; Chris Cotter (PBP), Mark Herzlich (analyst), and Jalyn Johnson (sideline)

Radio (Illinois): Brian Barnhart (PBP), Martin O'Donnell (analysis) & Steve Kelly (Pre/HT/Post) » The broadcast can be heard live on TuneIn online radio, Sirius/ XM satellite radio & SiriusXM Internet and at FightingIllini.com.

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Illinois has a special teams fumble, penalties, defensive miscues and offensive stumbles led to another loss to a non-Power Five Conference opponent. 

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois defensive backs coach Aaron Henry calls the review session the day after games ‘Tell The Truth Sunday" because in almost every indication, the film will never lie to him or his players.

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Illinois offensive coordinator Tony Petersen defended his quarterback’s play in the Illini’s 37-30 loss to Texas San Antonio last weekend. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 6, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Based on the comments of Illinois’ offensive coordinator, Art Sitkowski played well enough to win last weekend against Texas-San Antonio.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema unsure of the immediate status of pass rusher Keith Randolph despite being confident injury isn’t of the season-ending variety. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 6, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- If Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is to be believed on injury information, the first-year leader of the Illini program seems confident Keith Randolph will not require season-ending surgery. 

Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters said he was to blame for UTSA receiver Zakhari Franklin being open for eight quick slant and post routes in the Illini’s 37-30 loss. 

Matt Steven, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 6, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- While lining up properly and correctly on each play might seem like a small task, Illinois’ defensive boss said his players not doing just that Saturday led to a big problem.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 6, 2021

Football Recruit Updates

The loss Saturday was a setback for the team, obviously and some fans.