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Illinois Running Back Ca'Lil Valentine to Return to Champaign in 2026?

A big concern surrounding Illinois football heading into this offseason was the possibility – and maybe even likelihood – of a handful of impact players with eligibility remaining opting to bail on the program ahead of what can only be characterized as a transition year.

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Illinois' Midseason Addition Set to Arrive: Brad Underwood Details Expectations

Illinois made waves in December when it signed international forward Toni Bilic as a midseason addition to its roster. But although Bilic, a 6-foot-8 Croatia native, signed with the Illini on Dec.

Kylan Boswell News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 12

Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Explains How Illinois' Kylan Boswell Ruined His Sunday

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz was a preseason All-Big Ten selection by the media and is considered a future NBA first-round draft prospect – maybe even a lottery pick.

Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 12

Illinois' Brad Underwood Compares David Mirkovic to Former Iowa State All-American

Illinois' David Mirkovic doesn’t fit into a prototypical hoops category. A 6-foot-9 forward, he isn’t exactly a stretch 4. He’s certainly not solely a post-up player – although not quite a point forward.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 12

Iowa Coach Ben McCollum Reveals What Sets Illinois' Offense Apart

Everyone has heard the adage: The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. In any group setting – business, sports, etc. – to reach that status is the goal of every entity.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 12

Illinois Football Signs Transfer Defensive Lineman – What It Means

Illinois football has thus far lost more than it has gained via the transfer portal, but finally the Illini are starting to land FBS-level talent in the portal.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 11

Illinois Continues Climb in KenPom Following Victory at Iowa

After grinding out a gritty road win at Iowa on Sunday , Illinois moved to 13-3 overall and 4-1 in the Big Ten. For now, the Illini sit at No. 16 in the

Kylan Boswell News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 11

Why Kylan Boswell Was the Driving Force in Illinois' Victory Over Iowa

No. 16 Illinois (13-3, 4-1 Big Ten) leapt out to a 21-5 lead over No. 19 Iowa (12-4, 2-3 Big Ten) on Sunday afternoon in Iowa City and never looked back.

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Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 11

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Narrow Win at Iowa

No. 16 Illinois walked into Iowa City's Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday morning and set the tone immediately, jumping out to a fast start that put No. 19 Iowa on its heels.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 11

Three Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's 75-69 Win at Iowa

What began as a blowout morphed into a barnburner, but No. 16 Illinois had just enough firepower and fortune left in the end to hold off a rally from No.

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Preview: No. 16 Illinois at No. 19 Iowa

It's time for No. 16 Illinois (12-3, 3-1 Big Ten) to put its seemingly new and improved defense to the test against No. 19 Iowa on its home floor Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City (11 a.m.

Preview: Illinois WBB vs. Penn State

Illinois women’s basketball (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten) will head back on the road for a Big Ten matchup against Penn State on Sunday (2 p.m. CT, BTN) looking to reset after a challenging stretch in the schedule.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 9

Two More Illinois Football Players Hit the Transfer Portal – What It Means

The transfer portal opened on Jan. 2 and doesn't close until Jan. 16, but if you thought the portal would slow down after an initial, college football-wide

Luke Altmyer News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer runs over a referee during Music City Bowl

Luke Altmyer left a referee with tire marks all over his face during Tuesday’s bowl game. The senior quarterback Altmyer and Illinois squared off against Tennessee in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 30