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Illinois football might be the key to the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner

The Heisman Trophy is up for grabs, and Illinois football might give you a sneak peak on who is going to win in 2025.
Rees Woodcock|Jul 19, 2025

West Coast 4-star recruit is the complete package for Illinois' Brad Underwood

Illinois basketball needs to start adding to the class of 2026, and this big-time recruit would do the trick.
Rees Woodcock|Jul 18, 2025

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer tabbed as a top Big Ten arm entering 2025

The Illinois football program is poised for a big year, and it all hinges on quarterback Luke Altmyer.
Rees Woodcock|Jul 18, 2025

Brad Underwood needs to lean into 'FamILLy' to land No. 15 prospect in class of 2026

The Fighting Illini are one of the top schools in the hunt for the No. 15 prospect in the class of 2026. However, it's far from a sure deal.
Sam Fariss|Jul 17, 2025

Illinois basketball in the hunt for massive class of 2026 big man

With the class of 2026 still bare, the Illinois basketball team is turning to a crucial big man for the first commitment.
Rees Woodcock|Jul 17, 2025

Top 5 most underrated Illinois football players in College Football 26

Illinois football is a good team in College Football 26, but there are a few adjustments I see with the player ratings.
Rees Woodcock|Jul 16, 2025

2025 MLB Draft has deep Illinois baseball flavor

Illinois baseball is looking to be a factory for MLB talent, and the 2025 MLB Draft was not short of Illini players.
Owen Christopher|Jul 15, 2025

Why Illinois' College Football 26 roster signals a big 2025 season

Illinois football has numerous players over 80 overall in the new College Football 26 game, but will those digital numbers translate on the field?
Jon Rhoades|Jul 15, 2025

Possible reunion with Miami Heat could have Kasparas Jakucionis learning from LeBron

It might be a pipe dream, but Kasparas Jakucionis could be on the verge of teaming up with LeBron James.
Rees Woodcock|Jul 14, 2025

A confident Will Riley is a scary Will Riley for the Washington Wizards

Will Riley isn't shying away from the spotlight, as he is coming up big for the Washington Wizards in the NBA Summer League.
Rees Woodcock|Jul 14, 2025

Former Illinois star repping the Fighting Illini during banner NBA Summer League game

During a big-time performance in an NBA Summer League game by a former Illinois star guard, he made sure to represent the Fighting Illini.
Sam Fariss|Jul 14, 2025

Terrence Shannon Jr. is cementing his NBA status with the Minnesota Timberwolves

There is no question anymore that Terrence Shannon Jr. is playing at an NBA level and is ready for a full-time role with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Rees Woodcock|Jul 14, 2025

The key to Illinois baseball success for the 2026 season

If the Illinois baseball team wants to have a winning season, it will have to rely on strong play from its pitching staff as well as continued production from its hitting core.
Owen Christopher|Jul 14, 2025

Illinois football rattling the recruiting landscape with massive 4-star commitment

Illinois football was on the receiving end of a huge recruiting decision on Saturday from a four-star athlete.
Rees Woodcock|Jul 13, 2025

Top 10 Illinois basketball recruiting misses since the turn of the century

Illinois basketball has been oh so close to some huge recruits, but only to let them slip away over the last quarter century.
Rees Woodcock|Jul 12, 2025

Illinois basketball poised for strong Big Ten title run despite underrated odds

Illinois basketball has a chance to do something special this season, but a sportsbook doesn't have them as one of the top dogs for the 2025-26 campaign.
Jon Rhoades|Jul 12, 2025

2025 Illinois football will feature one of the elite edge rushers in the country

Illinois football has plenty of special talent on the field, but one of our edge rushers is in a class of his own.
Rees Woodcock|Jul 12, 2025

Illinois basketball making strong push for Iowa rising star

Illinois basketball needs recruiting to pick up for 2026, and landing this Iowa rising star would be huge.
Rees Woodcock|Jul 12, 2025

Kasparas Jakucionis breaks out of funk in big Miami Heat Summer League game

The Miami Heat fell on Friday, but Kasparas Jakcuionis broke out of his funk in a huge way.
Rees Woodcock|Jul 11, 2025

Terrence Shannon Jr. shows his NBA chops in Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League

Terrence Shannon Jr. suited up in game one of the NBA Summer League, and he was electric for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Rees Woodcock|Jul 10, 2025
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