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The Illini have a freak athlete heading their way.

What Lincoln Williams can add to this Illini roster

What will the matchup between Illinois and Texas Tech/Dra Gibbs Lawhorn look like this fall?

Illinois vs Texas Tech; DGL Revenge Game?

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Breaking News

College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition (AP)

The schedule is filling up.

Report: Illinois adds two non-conference home games

Former Illini Ty Rodgers undergoes surgery after lower-body injury

Another injury for Ty.

How did Bret Bielema become the football coach he is today?

Bret Bielema Interviewed on Barstool’s Pardon My Take

Another addition to the QB room.

Illinois adds in-state QB to 2026 class

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Chicago Bears move forward with Northwest Indiana stadium project

The Chicago Bears' Board of Directors voted Thursday to advance their stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana. For the last five years, the Bears tried to play ball with the Illinois state government to secure a stadium deal in Arlington Heights. However, earlier this week, the state legislative session adjourned with no bill passed.

Bret Bielema had thoughts for Fighting Irish AD after super league suggestion

Illinois makes appearance in NCAA Football 27 trailer

We're in the game.

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Illinois HC Rips Notre Dame 👀

The pope getting a piece of the Illini.

Pope Leo gifted Illinois football jersey

Illini legends on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Maybe this is the year.

Which of Underwood's wins at Illinois was most impressive?

Drafting Brad Underwood's Best Wins at Illinois

Can the Illini beat the Red Raiders two years in a row?

Why Illinois can beat Texas Tech in back-to-back years

Kickoff times announced for Illinois' first three 2026 games

Mark the calendars.

Andrej Stojakovic pulls name from NBA Draft, will return to Illinois

He's back.

There is no shortage of talent on the schedule.

Illinois football's five most intriguing 2026 matchups

The Illini head coach is sticking around into the next decade.

Brad Underwood agrees to extension with Illinois

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Big Ten Wants 24-Team Playoff

ESPN reports on expanded CFP, season start date, more from B1G meetings

Illinois fans will have to wait until May 27.

Stojakovic remains 'both feet in' the draft, keeping Illinois options open

Two Illinois football games moved to Friday nights

Friday night lights.

Illinois and UConn will meet again.

Report: Date set for Illinois' latest UConn showdown

Three Illini in the top 60?

Three Illini named in latest ESPN mock draft

The new Illini QB has opportunities to take advantage of.

How Katin Houser fits as Illinois' QB1

Gabe Jacas figures to make the biggest splash but expect a few other Illini to find their way onto NFL rosters.

Recapping the destinations of Illinois' 2026 NFL draftees

The wide receiver will get a shot at the pros.

Former Illini Hank Beatty signs deal with Tennessee Titans

The New England Patriots signed former Illinois tight end Tanner Arkin after going undrafted in the seven rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to 247Sports' Jeremy Werner. Arkin now becomes the ninth Illini to move into the NFL this season. Arkin came to Illinois in 2023 with three years of eligibility after redshirting his...

Tanner Arkin to sign with Patriots

"Big Unc's" NFL career is just getting started. Former Illinois defensive lineman James Thompson Jr. signed with the San Francisco 49ers after going undrafted this weekend, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. He'll join several others competing for spots as the 49ers revamp at defensive tackle, including fourth-round pick Gracen Halton.

James Thompson Jr. to sign with 49ers

QB1 is heading to the NFL.

Former Illini QB Luke Altmyer signed by Detroit Lions

Another Illini is headed to the pros.

Former Illini Josh Gesky signed by Green Bay Packers

After ending his career as one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in program history, senior Luke Altmyer is heading to the next level. After falling out of the NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions signed the former Illini quarterback as an undrafted free agent, according to Tom Pelissero.

Luke Altmyer signs with Detroit Lions

Miles Scott began his collegiate career as a walk-on. Of course, walking on at a Big Ten school like Illinois isn't an easy feat, and his journey didn't start without struggle. Scott started as a wide receiver, but that didn't last long. "Literally after the first spring drills, I knew he was a DB," said...

Denver Broncos pick Miles Scott in 7th round of 2026 NFL Draft

The left tackle is headed to the NFL.

Former Illini J.C. Davis drafted by New York Giants

Broncos Draft Illinois Safety

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The New York Giants selected Illinois senior left tackle J.C. Davis in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Prior to the draft, Davis was projected to be a sixth or seventh round pick, and he fell into that projection as a sixth rounder. Standing at just under 6-foot-5 and over 320 pounds, Davis...

New York Giants select J.C. Davis in 6th round of 2026 NFL Draft

The edge rusher becomes the first Illini drafted in 2026.

Former Illini Gabe Jacas drafted by the New England Patriots in second round

"He'll probably be, in my opinion, our highest draft pick," said head coach Bret Bielema in November 2025. Bielema's opinion became fact Friday as the New England Patriots picked senior linebacker Gabe Jacas with pick 55 in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. A three-time All-Big Ten honoree with Illinois, Jacas heads to...

New England Patriots select Gabe Jacas in 2026 NFL Draft

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Full Gabe Jacas Scouting Report

Illinois EDGE goes No. 55

Patriots Draft Illinois EDGE

📋 Gabe Jacas (No. 55 overall) ⭐ Pro comp: Jonathan Greenard 🎥 See why he led the B1G in sacks

Assessing the next group of players who look prime to make it to the next level ➡️

Top Future NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in 2026 👀

J.C. Davis Scouting Report

Illinois OT goes No. 192

Draft expert gives top prospects at every position 📲

Mel Kiper's Favorite Sleepers 😴

The Illini’s offseason has been a rousing success only one week in.

Illinois already achieved its top offseason goal

Oversight Committee recommended standardizing start date for all CFB teams at Week 0

NCAA FBS Proposes New Schedule

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Report: Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic, Jake Davis announce return to Illinois

Kamden Lopati commits to Wolverines after de-committing from Illinois yesterday (Rivals)

Michigan Lands 4-Star QB 〽️

College Football Playoff drops 'refreshed' look with 'championship gold' details 📸

CFP Reveals Updated Logo 👌

2027 quarterback Kamden Lopati is decommitting from Illinois, according to Rivals reporter Hayes Fawcett. The four-star recruit committed to the Illini in July 2025, but has flirted with leaving for another program throughout his time committed here. Lopati spoke about his interest in Tennessee in December 2025, just weeks before the Music City Bowl, in...

2027 4-star quarterback decommits from Illinois

2027 4-star quarterback decommits from Illinois

Great way to start a big weekend.

Underwood, Illinois land four-star guard Quentin Coleman

Everyone thought the Illini would be here three weeks ago...right?!

Re-visiting Illinois' unlikely journey to the Final Four

A lot to do ahead of tipoff.

Illinois announces Final Four fan events in Indy

Alabama, Nebraska and Michigan all spent over $1M on private travel in 2025 (FOS)

Everything you need to know about Illinois' Andrej Stojaković

He's not like his dad.

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Wild CFB Private Jet Expenses ✈️

Incredible scene outside Alma Mater after Illinois punches Final Four ticket

Beautiful.

Buzzer Delay in Elite 8 Game😭

Arena horn causes early stop in Iowa-Illinois matchup

The Orange & Blue have to lock in Thursday night.

An Illinois Sweet Sixteen win will springboard skeptics into silence

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NCAA Eyeing Early CFB Start

Committee 'moving toward' making all teams begin season during Week 0 (The Athletic)

The Illini can't claim a title.

Illinois wrestling places 15th at NCAA Championship

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2026 CFB Rule Changes 📜

Committee announces new rules and penalties around targeting, uniforms and more 📲

How Illinois can avoid NCAA Tournament upset in opening weekend

Don't overlook Penn.

How to Watch Illinois vs. Colorado: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and Odds

Here we go.

Breaking down Illinois' path to NCAA Tournament Final Four

It's go time.

The Illini will look to build on an already impressive season.

Illinois women to NCAA Tournament for third time in four years

Illinois earns No. 3 seed in 2026 NCAA Tournament

It's time to dance.

Blame the coaching if you like, blame the defense if you must. But the Illini lack a closer.

Illinois' new #1 priority entering March Madness

Illinois wrestling finishes sixth at Big Ten Championships

Next up: NCAAs.

20 Illini players competed in front of NFL scouts.

'Super excited': Illinois hosts Pro Day ahead of NFL Draft

'Time to go have fun': Illini look to get loose in Chicago

Time for focus and fun.

Just over two months ago, Illinois addressed a glaring need at quarterback. After losing its senior signal caller in Luke Altmyer, it needed a big boost. The Illini found it in senior Katin Houser. Now, after being with the program for the last eight weeks, Houser is settling in.

'He can rip it': Katin Houser quickly establishing himself with Illini

Illinois' Keaton Wagler named Big Ten Freshman of the Year

FOTY.

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Illinois State WR taking official visit to Illinois

Way-Too-Early College Football Upset Picks for 2026

Second-best odds in the league.

Illinois' opening odds to win 2026 Big Ten Tournament

Illinois is just about locked into its spot.

What's at stake for Illinois in regular season's final weekend

Illinois reportedly made its second addition to its 2027 class on Wednesday, with four-star defensive back Justin Johnson committing to the program, according to 247Sports' Jeremy Werner. The Evanston Township High School defensive back also competes in track and boasts blazing speed. He holds a 10.64-second 100-meter time and a 21.47-second 200-meter time.

Illini land 2027 four-star defensive back Justin Johnson

Illinois names two more defensive assistant coaches

Filling out the staff.

A big honor for the sophomore.

Illinois' Berry Wallace named First Team All-Big Ten

Illinois announced Tuesday that it hired a new defensive ends coach and an assistant defensive backs coach. Mike Linehan, the former defensive ends coach at Montana, takes the same role with Illinois. Linehan coached for three seasons at Montana under Bobby Hauck, who is now the defensive coordinator at Illinois.

Illinois hires Robby Hauck, Mike Linehan as defensive position coaches

Something needs to change.

What's holding Illinois back? Three areas to fix in March

💫 Spencer Fano shines 💪 Markell Bell crushes 40 📲 Tap for results

NFL Combine Day 4 Recap 🔥

The former Illinois QB1 showed out in Indianapolis.

'Ready to go cut it loose': Former Illini QB Luke Altmyer performs at NFL Combine

Photo Gallery: Illinois' 84-70 loss to No. 3 Michigan

Best photos from a dud.

The Illinois star edge rusher took on the Combine.

'Always a dream': Former Illini Gabe Jacas on NFL Combine

A new leader at Huff Hall.

Illinois names new wrestling head coach

Dolan will be sidelined for March.

Illinois' Gretchen Dolan ruled out for rest of season

How the nation's best signal-callers stack up going into the spring ➡️

Top 25 QBs For 2026 🔢

Top players to keep an eye on this spring after changing teams 📲

CFB Transfer Players to Watch 👀

Illinois looks to make it 10 in a row.

Illinois hasn't lost to Michigan in 2,600 days. Will that end Friday?

Saturday's loss shouldn't put a "dent" in the Illini's March hopes.

Illinois' data-driven offense collided with costly collapse

Top Rushing Plays of Season 💨

Relive last year's most insane runs

Committee could propose to remove 'carryover suspension part of the punishment' (The Athletic)

NCAA May Change Targeting Rule

Check out the 10 returning players with the highest max speeds ➡️

CFB Speedsters You Need to Know ⚡

Why the Big Ten's expansion proposal has merit ➡️

The Case for 24-Team CFP Plan 🏆

A big-time hire on the staff.

Long-time NFL running back joins Illinois coaching staff

Illinois made another addition to its coaching staff Monday, hiring former NFL running back Tyrone Wheatley as running backs coach. Wheatley joins head coach Bret Bielema's staff with an impressive resume, serving as running backs coach for three NFL teams and various schools. "Coach Wheatley is an accomplished coach with proven success in both the...

Illinois names Tyrone Wheatley running backs coach

Who would you add to this year's roster?

Add any Illinois player from the past to 2026 team: Who's your pick?

How does the hire of the ex-Montana head coach change the Illini program's trajectory?

Bobby Hauck represents Illinois football's aggressive new future

15 guys who'll get increased shine next season ➡️

Players You'll Love in 2026 😍

Illinois announced a pair of additions to Bret Bielema's coaching staff Friday, hiring Ronnie Bradford as secondary coach and Roger Cooper as inside linebackers coach. "We are excited to welcome Coach Bradford to the Illini FamILLy," wrote Bielema to Fighting Illini Athletics. "His extensive experience, both in college football and the NFL, will make an...

Illinois adds Bradford, Cooper to coaching staff

Both with ties to the new DC.

Illinois adds two assistants to football staff

24-team playoff by 2029. No conference championships. ESPN has full details 📲

Big 10's CFP Proposal 😯

The former Illini running back is making the switch to tight end in 2026.

Illinois' Kaden Feagin to change positions, become tight end

The Illini's new defensive coordinator has officially been introduced.

'I want to help Coach Bielema win': Illinois introduces new DC Bobby Hauck

Notre Dame's CJ Carr, more young guys with a legitimate shot at the trophy ➡️

Underclassmen Eyeing 2026 Heisman 🏆

Best Catches of the Year 🤲

Whose was the most impressive? Comment below ⬇️

Three Illini invited to NFL Scouting Combine

Heading to Indy.

The Illini have their guy on defense.

Illinois hires Bobby Hauck as defensive coordinator

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Illinois hires Bobby Hauck as new defensive coordinator

Illinois is hiring former Montana head coach Bobby Hauck as its new defensive coordinator, the program announced on Monday. Hauck was the head coach at Montana from 2018 to 2025, going 151-43 in his time there. "Coach Hauck's aggressive defensive scheme, which he learned at San Diego State and developed at Montana, will be an...

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Illinois hires Bobby Hauck as new defensive coordinator

Illinois Hires Montana HC

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Early Top Committed QBs ⭐️

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Top committed QBs early in the 2027 class🎯 Read: https://t.co/SzSwEAFjxF

Illinois drops in AP poll after loss at Michigan State

Streak snapped.

Time to start a new streak.

How to Watch Illinois vs. Wisconsin: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and Odds

Filling spots on the staff.

Illinois names Jared Elliott tight ends coach

Who should be Bret Bielema's next defensive coordinator?

Who will Bret choose?

There is no such thing as a ceiling for this year's Illini

This team has no limit.

An early look at the next recruiting cycle ➡️

Top 2027 Recruiting Classes 📈

Reshuffling the national landscape after national signing day ➡️

Post-Recruiting Cycle Top 25 📊

Illinois' head coach on what lays ahead in 2026.

Bielema teases new scheme, Illinois' next defensive coordinator

How to Watch Illinois at Michigan State: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and Odds

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Dissecting Illinois' complete performance in total drubbing of Northwestern

About a year ago, I made my first attempt at correctly predicting the winners of the NFL Honors. As the conclusion of the 2025 season nears with Super Bowl LX, the league hosts its annual award show on Feb. 5. It's time to make another prediction and hope that it's better than 50% accurate.

Illinois joins elite company with another 20-win season

Elite.

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Column | Predicting the NFL Honors ... again

Latest on Raiola, Lagway and more 📲

CFB Transfer Portal Tracker 🔄

Top 25 recruiting classes after the late signing window

Ranking Top Recruiting Classes After NSD 📝

Lane Kiffin isn't a fan. Tap for details 📲

CFP Schedule Changes 🗓️

TCR Bracketology 6.0: Illinois closing in on No. 1 seed

Firmly on the 2-line.

Illinois moves up again in AP poll after topping No. 5 Nebraska

Keep moving up.

The best reactions to Illinois' win over No. 5 Nebraska

Final Four hype.

National Signing Day 2026 Tracker and Updates on Notable College Football Commits

Report: Aaron Henry leaving Illinois for Notre Dame

Heading to South Bend.

Top recruiting, transfer topics before this week's National Signing Day ➡️

Biggest NSD Storylines ✍️

Prospects who boosted draft stock at showcase

Full Senior Bowl 2026 Results

Report: Illinois special teams coordinator heading to Ohio State

Heading to Columbus.

Here's what the Illini are looking forward to next season.

Illinois football's 2026 schedule announced

8 prospects who benefited most from Senior Bowl week 📲

Players Flying Up Draft Boards

Azzi Goes Off To Make WNBA History 🎯

A score of 30 to win the 3-point contest as a rookie

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Scout's Arch Manning Comp 🤔

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Biggest X-Factors ❎

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Kiffin: I'm the Villain 😈

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Updated NBA Power Rankings 📊

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KD Defends LeBron to Fans

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Azzi Goes Off To Make WNBA History 🎯

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 22 Arkansas at Texas

Scout's Arch Manning Comp 🤔

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DEC 20 College Football Playoff First Round Game James Madison at Oregon

Biggest X-Factors ❎

Kiffin: I'm the Villain 😈

Updated NBA Power Rankings 📊

KD Defends LeBron to Fans