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Illinois Defensive Back Tyler Strain Withdraws From Portal, Returns for 2025 Season

Illinois Defensive Back Tyler Strain Withdraws From Portal, Returns for 2025 Season

Illinois defensive back Tyler Strain entered the spring transfer portal a little less than two weeks ago. Fortunately for Illinois, Strain had second thoughts and has elected to stay in Champaign for his fifth and final year, On3's Pete Nakos reported on Tuesday.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Armchair Illini / September 14

Illinois Football to add key piece to improved secondary

Illinois Football coach Bret Bielema made an exciting announcement at Thursday’s (9/12) open media availability session in Champaign. According to the Illini Head coach, their improved secondary unit just got a little bit stronger.

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

Illinois Should Have Added Help In Defensive Backfield Against Central Michigan

After missing the opener against Eastern Illinois and being limited last week, Illini defensive back Tyler Strain is expected a full go this weekend. "T-Strain, he played a couple snaps on special teams last week but he'll be playing on the line of scrimmage," Bielema said.

College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 15
Terrance Brooks, Tyler Strain Top Rated Illini Players On EA Sports College Football `25

Terrance Brooks, Tyler Strain Top Rated Illini Players On EA Sports College Football `25

Monday was almost like a national holiday due to the release of EA Sports College Football `25. It is the first time the once discontinued franchise was released in 13 years.

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