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IIllinois Fighting Illini football· Sports · 18 sources · Sep 27, 2026Story

Illinois Parts Ways With Defensive Coordinator Hauck After Four Games

Illinois parted ways with Bobby Hauck on September 27, 2026 after four games and a 42-19 Ohio State loss in which the defense had nine players on the field for a late score.

Sports· Sep 27, 2026

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Dana Whitfield·Sep 27, 2026Top commentIllinois has to fix the defense now or the whole season is lost before it starts.

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IIllinois Fighting Illini football· Sports · 9 sources · Sep 4, 2026Story

Illinois holds off UAB 42-23 behind a halftime Hail Mary

Illinois forced a 42-23 win over UAB despite being outgained, with transfer QB Katin Houser delivering 13-for-17 for 182 yards and three touchdowns and a dramatic 54-yard Hail Mary at halftime. UAB piled up 413 yards but hurt itself with nine penalties and red-zone stalls, and Illinois sealed it with a late interception returned for a touchdown after taking control in the second half.

Sports· Sep 4, 2026

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Chris Dalton·Sep 4, 2026Top commentUAB outgained them by a ton but nine penalties and stalling in the red zone will kill you every time.

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