# @illinois_alumni on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DObbuMWDcJU
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34415589-illinois-alumni-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-09-10T16:35:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Illinois Alumni (@Illinois_Alumni) — https://gondola.cc/Illinois_Alumni

## Caption

Illini fans of ALL ages are riding this illinifootball wave 🌊
97-year-old Fernande “Ferdie” Trandel, a proud 1950 LAS grad, brought her Orange and Blue spirit to our Durham pregame — and the Illini delivered with a 45–19 win over Duke 💪
The energy is REAL. Let’s keep it going ⬇️
🎟️ Tailgate with us in Wisconsin – Nov. 22
📺 Find a Gamewatch for this Saturday!
🔗 Links in bio!
#ILLINIpride #ForeverIllini #ILLINOISalumni

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illinipride, foreverillini, illinoisalumni

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