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Illinois sophomore running back Ca'lil Valentine has emerged as the Illini’s featured back heading into the Music City Bowl against Tennessee.

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Ca’lil Valentine emerges as Illinois’ lead back entering Music City Bowl

With the college football transfer portal window set to run from January 2–16, 2026, Illinois is entering a critical stretch that could shape its

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Four players Illinois can't afford to lose to the Transfer Portal

Ca’lil Valentine ready for bigger role is the headline around Illinois football after the sophomore running back impressed in the first two games of

Illinois running back Ca'lill Valentine carries the ball during the game at Duke on September 6, 2025 (UI Football) 

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Illini running back Ca'lil Valentine flashing star qualities

Illini football news and notes from the weekly press conference.  Illinois returns home on Saturday to host Western Michigan.  Head coach Bret

DURHAM, NC - 2025.09.06 - Duke vs. Illinois

DURHAM, NC - September 06, 2025 - The game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Wallace Wade Stadium in Champaign, IL. Photo by Fighting Illini

Notebook:  Illini find answers at wide receiver, DB makes most of opportunity, and more

Next up in our preseason position previews, Orange and Blue News previews the Illinois running backs.    The Fighting Illini will feature a deep and

NCAA Football: Citrus Bowl-South Carolina at Illinois

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) runs the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Debo Williams (0) in the fourth quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illini position preview:  Running backs

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Ca’lil Valentine emerges as Illinois’ lead back entering Music City Bowl

Four players Illinois can't afford to lose to the Transfer Portal

Illini running back Ca'lil Valentine flashing star qualities

Notebook: Illini find answers at wide receiver, DB makes most of opportunity, and more

Illini position preview: Running backs

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