PRESEASON HYPE: Illinois Football Debuts at #12 in Coach's Poll | Kylan Boswell Steps Up

Illinois football has officially entered the national spotlight—ranked #12 in the USA Today Coaches Poll. But what does this mean for the 2025 season? Sunny Verma dives deep into the context, pressure, and reality behind this historic preseason ranking, what it says about the program’s growth, and how real expectations have finally arrived in Champaign.

Then, we shift to hoops. Kylan Boswell is stepping into his own as the leader and vocal presence of Illinois basketball. After a strong finish last season, Boswell’s offseason mentality, self-awareness, and commitment to raising the standard could be the spark for another March run. 

🏈 Is Illinois ready to be hunted? 

🏀 Is Boswell the voice this team has been missing? Let’s talk about it. 

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