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Created: 2025-07-27 20:00:06 UTC

Illinois was supposed to be a sleeper, perhaps this year’s version of Indiana. 

But with so much hype coming out of Champaign, and the preseason poll landing Illinois in fourth place, the Illini won’t be sneaking up on anyone.



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