Illinois linebacker Gabe Jacas may not be a finished football product just yet, but the Illini were fortunate to coax him back to Champaign after an offseason in which coach Bret Bielema intimated that he had been offered bug NIL money by other programs.
Gabe Jacas is coming off an All-Big Ten third team campaign and helping lead Illinois to a 10-3 record and Citrus Bowl win, so of course he had worked up an appetite.
Illinois football continues to bring the band back together as outside linebacker Gabe Jacas on Monday announced his return to Champaign ahead of next season.
Illinois' success under coach Bret Bielema has been built on a mindset of physicality. The Illini will have to be extra physical in Week 9 to hand top-ranked Oregon its first loss of 2024.
After a dominant performance in No. 20 Illinois’ 21-7 victory over defending national champion Michigan on Saturday, Illini outside linebacker Gabe Jacas has been named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week.
Illinois junior linebacker Gabe Jacas is enjoying his new defensive role where he gets to also play on the defensive line at times. It allows him "I can play two different positions and can be impactful for the team," he said.
There is no escaping the excitement surrounding the new EA Sports College Football `25 video game. So much it was brought up to Illinois Fighting Illini outside linebacker Gabe Jacas at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis.
Pat Bryant, Seth Coleman, and Gabe Jacas will be the three players attending Big Ten Media Day for the University of Illinois. Bryant is a rising senior and the lead wide receiver heading into the 2024 season.