The daily pitch from Sports Editor : May 9, 2026
May 9—➜ . On 'The Pat McAfee Show,' on ESPN, no less. ➜ .
The 6-foot-7, 300-pound Wagner was a First Team All-Area selection by The News-Gazette and a Class 3A First Team All-State choice by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association during the 2025 season. ➜ and reach the Class 3A state semifinals last season. Friday night football games and his Illinois football team will play ...
May 9—➜ . On 'The Pat McAfee Show,' on ESPN, no less. ➜ .
The 6-foot-7, 300-pound Wagner was a First Team All-Area selection by The News-Gazette and a Class 3A First Team All-State choice by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association during the 2025 season. ➜ and reach the Class 3A state semifinals last season. Friday night football games and his Illinois football team will play during the 2026 season.
The Illini will host Nebraska at 7 p. m. on Nov.