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Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 1
Four-Star Tight End JC Anderson Chooses Ole Miss Over Illinois
Illinois coach Bret Bielema and his staff have put together a top-10-worthy 2026 recruiting class, and it would have been even better if the Illini could have landed four-star tight end JC Anderson.
Luke Altmyer News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 1
Where Illinois' Luke Altmyer Ranks Among QBs in EA Sports' College Football 26
Illinois' Luke Altmyer was one of the most effective quarterbacks in college football in 2024. Biggest? Strongest arm? Fastest afoot? Nah, he doesn't grade out all that well in those categories.
Four-Star Athlete Jacob Eberhart Includes Illinois Among Top Five Finalists
Four-star athlete Jacob Eberhart has more than 40 scholarship offers, and over the weekend the Missouri native (Kirkwood High School) announced his top five finalists for his college destination.
Illinois Rates in Top 25 of EA Sports' College Football 26: Why It Matters
Illinois football has arrived. Sure, the Illini were well-respected in last year’s final AP Poll (finishing at No. 16 in the country), and could rank even higher in this year’s preseason poll.
Illinois Climbs Bracketology Rankings in Joe Lunardi’s Latest 2026 NCAA Projection
It may still be the offseason, but the college basketball conversation is alive and well – and Joe Lunardi is helping to keep it going with his latest 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracketology update.
Former Illinois Women's Basketball Star Returns to Champaign in New Role
Former Fighting Illini women’s basketball star and two-time University of Illinois graduate Kendall Bostic is returning to Champaign in a new role. The
Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / June 27
Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Raises Concerns Over Player Tampering
In today’s college football landscape, the transfer portal has become as competitive as the game itself. With NIL money flowing and roster spots constantly shifting, the pressure to retain top talent has never been higher – even for programs that already have them on campus.
Bret Bielema News / Athlon Sports / June 26
Bret Bielema Has Change of Heart on Georgia Allegations
During a recent episode of "The Triple Option" podcast, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema stirred controversy when discussing running back Josh McCray’s transfer to Georgia. “Somehow he found his way to the portal and 12 hours after being in the portal he was on a flight to Georgia.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Wizards take Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year at No. 21
After trading down from No. 18 to No. 21, the Washington Wizards have made Illinois guard/forward Will Riley their second pick of the night. Washington drafted Tre Johnson at No. 6.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Heat take combo guard with 20th pick
He's a 6-foot-6 combo guard, spent time as a teenager with BC Rytas-2 in his home country of Lithuania and then with FC Barcelona in Spain before coming stateside a year ago to play for Illinois.
Illinois Football Offers Three-Star Running Back Xavier Bala
Illinois lost four-star running back Javari Bennett to Alabama on Monday, but later in the day coach Bret Bielema and his staff offered a different running back – Xavier Bala – from New York.
Illinois Football Offers State Champion Receiver From East St. Louis
Laron Baker Jr. has a lot going for him right now. Baker, who won an Illinois High School Association 6A state championship last year as a sophomore wideout for East St.
Illinois Football Offers Four-Star Defensive Back From Chicago Prep Powerhouse
Mount Carmel (Chicago) defensive back Tavares Harrington still has two years of high school ahead of him and already has 29 scholarship offers. Not too many underclassmen can say that.
Illinois Football Offers Hulking Class of 2027 Blocker From Minnesota
Whether Dajohn Yarborough, from Benilde-St. Margaret's (St. Louis Park, Minnesota), plays offensive tackle or guard at the college level has yet to be determined.
ESPN Ranks Illinois Football's 2026 Recruiting Class Among Nation's Top 10
Last season Illinois football went 10-3, won a bowl game against South Carolina and now is set to return nearly every starter from the 2024 roster – including star quarterback Luke Altmyer.
Three-Star Two-Way Standout Kenaz Sullivan Lands Offer From Illinois
No one knows yet where, or even at what position, Kenaz Sullivan will play in college, but Illinois coach Bret Bielema and his staff are high enough on his potential to contribute that the Illini on Sunday offered the class of 2027 athlete from Virginia.
No. 1 Recruit in Connecticut Kayden Bennett Commits to Illinois Football
The good news for Illinois' football program continues to roll into Champaign. High school edge rusher Kayden Bennett, the top high school recruit in the state of Connecticut, on Tuesday announced his commitment to the Illini.
Ty Rodgers News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / June 17
Ty Rodgers' Injury: How It Will Shake Up Illinois' Projected Rotation
Despite starting all 38 games as a sophomore and playing a key role in Illinois’ 2023-24 run to the Elite Eight, swingman Ty Rodgers elected to redshirt last season – what would have been his junior campaign.
College Football News / College Football News / June 7
Illinois Football Preview 2025: Fighting Illini Prediction, Win Total, Top 10 Players, Keys to the Season
X CFN, Fiu | CFN Facebook | Bluesky Fiu, CFN 2025 Illinois Preview Illinois Offense Breakdown Illinois Defense Breakdown The defensive front has to get into the backfield.
College Football News / College Football News / June 7
Illinois Offense Preview 2025: The Fighting Illini Are Loaded
The Illinois offense only averaged 365 yards per game. It didn't run well, it wasn't explosive, and it didn't come up with a ton of first downs, but it didn't turn the ball over in bulk, and when things were working, it kept games in total control.
College Football News / College Football News / June 7
Illinois Defense Preview 2025: The Fighting Illini D Will Be One of the Big Ten's Best
The defense finished 14th in the Big Ten, was miserable at generating third down stops, and didn't do much at coming up with any tackles for loss. But
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 28
Illinois lands former five-star recruit and son of former NBA star via transfer portal
Illinois has picked up a very interesting player via the transfer portal. Andrej Stojakovic, son of former NBA player Peja Stojakovic, has committed to head coach Brad Underwood and the Fighting Illini.
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