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ESPN's 2025 Preseason College Football Power Index Sells Illinois Short
For all the college football pundits who agree that Illinois is in position to deliver one of its best-ever seasons and, at the very least, shapes up as a preseason top-25 program, there is one "expert" with a wildly dissenting take.
Illinois Commit Mihailo Petrovic Still Missing From Roster: What It Means
A quick scroll through Illinois basketball’s official 2025-26 roster reveals every returning Illini before reaching the new additions – a category in which Serbian point guard Mihailo Petrovic should fall.
Who is Illinois Basketball's X-Factor – and What Is His Ceiling and Floor?
Every college basketball season involves a number of question marks and unknowns – perhaps none more so than the 2024-25 campaign that saw Illinois turn over its roster and bring in 10 newcomers.
Gabe Jacas News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 7
Illinois' Gabe Jacas Named Top 5 Linebacker in EA Sports College Football 26
Gabe Jacas has quickly emerged as one of the most feared defenders in college football – and now he’s getting the recognition to match. The Illinois linebacker was recently named one of the top five linebackers in EA Sports College Football 26, earning a 92 overall rating that puts him in elite territory.
Illinois Basketball Offers Class of 2026 Combo Guard From Missouri
Over the past week, Illinois has largely been pursuing little-known prospects , which is a bit of an unexpected twist for a program that is teetering on
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / July 4
Illinois Basketball 2025-26 Preview: Fighting Illini Control Their Destiny
Illinois basketball is in for quite a challenge during the 2025-26 college basketball season. It’s no different than previous years, when Illinois lost a lot of talent to the NBA or the transfer portal.
Illinois Basketball Offers Under-the-Radar 2026 Prospect From Iowa
Mere hours after Illinois offered its first prospect in over two weeks (6-foot-5 combo guard from the class of 2027), coach Brad Underwood extended yet another scholarship – this time to a soon-to-be senior from Iowa.
Illinois Projected to Miss College Football Playoff in New On3 Bowl Predictions
It’s officially July, and that means the start of the college football season is just weeks away. With anticipation building, analysts across the country have begun rolling out their preseason predictions.
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.
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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