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Bret Bielema is nailing down the nitty-gritty with just days until kick-off

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is going over every play possible with less than two weeks until the Fighting Illini kick off their 2025 season.
Sam Fariss|Aug 18, 2025

Pat Bryant keeps building case for early playing time with Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos have a special talent on their hands, and Pat Bryant continues to make early playing time push.
Rees Woodcock|Aug 17, 2025

Illinois running backs provide underrated strength heading into 2025 season

Illinois football has a chance to be special, and the running back room could carry us in games this season.
Rees Woodcock|Aug 17, 2025

Former Illinois football lineman makes the best play in the NFL

Illinois football has quite a few players in the NFL, and one made the best player you could ever make.
Rees Woodcock|Aug 17, 2025

Kasparas Jakucionis was close to being a part of a blockbuster NBA trade

Illinois basketball almost had a former star be the centerpiece of a blockbuster NBA trade.
Rees Woodcock|Aug 17, 2025

Illinois football quarterback room the engine of the program

The Illinois football program has a great starter at quarterback, and this position group runs the team.
Rees Woodcock|Aug 16, 2025

Fighting Illini with chance for revenge against blockbuster opponent

Just two seasons ago, an Illinois postseason run was devastated by the eventual National Champions. Now, the Fighting Illini have a chance for revenge.
Sam Fariss|Aug 15, 2025

Injury deals a hit to the Illinois football running back room

Illinois football has great depth at running back, and that will help, as we lost a freshman this week to injury.
Owen Christopher|Aug 15, 2025

Illinois basketball locks in massive 5-star official visit

The Illinois basketball team is looking to land a massive recruit, and we are in the mix for a five-star.
Rees Woodcock|Aug 15, 2025

Tack on another preseason watch list for Illinois QB Luke Altmyer

Illinois starting quarterback Luke Altmyer has been named to yet another preseason watchlist ahead of his final year with the Fighting Illini.
Sam Fariss|Aug 14, 2025

Illinois football well represented in NFL preseason week 1

With much to prove, the first week of the NFL's preseason was a good chance for former Illinois football players to showcase their talent.
Owen Christopher|Aug 14, 2025

Illinois basketball inches closer to landing center for the future

The Illinois basketball program needs size, and the solution is closer than most think.
Rees Woodcock|Aug 14, 2025

Another SEC team finishes behind the Illinois football program

Illinois has some special talent for 2025, and one player is getting some national recognition.
Rees Woodcock|Aug 13, 2025

Illinois looking to pluck huge 4-star recruit from SEC country

While the Illinois football team is winning on the field, Bret Bielema has the Illini winning in the recruiting game as well.
Rees Woodcock|Aug 13, 2025

First AP Top 25 poll makes it a harder for Illinois to reach College Football Playoff

Illinois football has hopes of making the College Football Playoff, but our schedule doesn't do us favors.
Rees Woodcock|Aug 11, 2025

What will Brad Underwood's roster construct entail for Illinois?

Illinois basketball's new roster construction strategy of prioritizing European and transfer portal players over high-end recruits has its positives and negatives.
Owen Christopher|Aug 11, 2025

How early can Illinois football crack the top 10 of the AP Top 25

Illinois football is well inside the AP Top 25 to start the 2025 season, but how quickly can we get into the top 10?
Rees Woodcock|Aug 11, 2025

Illinois football ready to prove first AP Top 25 poll isn’t a fluke

The first AP Top 25 poll has been released, and it is time for Illinois to prove that we belong.
Rees Woodcock|Aug 11, 2025

Future Illinois football quarterback gets invite into prestigious game

Illinois football has a special commitment, as Kamden Lopati is heading to a prestigious showcase game.
Rees Woodcock|Aug 10, 2025

Illinois football defensive line being strongest group means one of two things

The Illinois football team retooled a couple of position groups, but is the defensive line going to be great?
Rees Woodcock|Aug 10, 2025
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