Aug. 29—➜ landed on prominent watch lists this week.
➜ , given to the top college football quarterback. , given to the top men's golfer every year since 1971.
➜ . The Champaign Central graduate had reached base in 38 straight games for the Rocket City Trash Pandas, the Class AA affiliate with the Los Angeles Angles, until he went 0 for 4 on Thursday night.
yards is how far former Illini threw a touchdown pass to during Thursday night's preseason finale for the New England Patriots. DeVito, the backup to , started on Thursday night and played briefly in the first quarter before giving way to Behren Morton of an eventual 37-13 loss against the Cleveland Browns. DeVito ended up 23 for 41 with 344 passing yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in three preseason games.
➜ . The Illini season opens at 8 p.m. next Thursday when the Blazers visit Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign. Good news, Illini fans: Illinois has won all five of its home openers in the era.
➜ . The last preseason game for former Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer with the Detroit Lions happens at noon on Saturday from Lucas Oil Stadium. Altmyer is 22 of 35 for 214 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in the preseason.
➜ . Illinois State, the FCS national runner-up for the 2025 season, kicks off its 2026 season at 6 p.m. Saturday in Normal.
➜ Caitlin Clark, Baker Mayfield and Jameis Winston.
➜ "Grey's Anatomy."
➜ the Fourth of July.
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