Illinois Football

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

What are the floor and ceiling for Illinois football in 2025

Jon Rhoades
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Illinois football bowl win over South Carolina continues to age well

Two massive early games will shape the entire Illinois football 2025 season

Illinois might be on the horizon of the greatest athlete in program history

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the third quarter at Camping World Stadium.

Illinois football finally reveals Citrus Bowl rings and fans are loving it

Sam Fariss
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Illinois v Nebraska

Illinois football class of 2026 team recruiting rankings floor and ceiling

Rees Woodcock
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Illinois v Rutgers

Illinois football challenged with 3 projected NFL Draft picks in 2025

Rees Woodcock
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Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (14) steps into the light on the tunnel before the start of a game with the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Elite Illinois football trio heading to Las Vegas for Big Ten Media Days

Rees Woodcock
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Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team into the stadium before kickoff against the Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football commit Michael Clayton fully locked in with the Illini

Rees Woodcock
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Illinois v Oregon

Illinois football enters sweepstakes for fast rising Ohio recruit

Rees Woodcock
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Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule and Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talk before a game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Huge Missouri 4-star recruit sets commitment date, Illinois football in top 5

Rees Woodcock
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Illinois v Iowa

A top Illinois football recruiting target is heading to Alabama

Rees Woodcock
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Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the helmet worn by Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Zachary Barlev (68) during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Massive 4-star recruit has Illinois football in top 3, sets commitment date

Rees Woodcock
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Illinois v Oregon

Illinois football can sustain Alabama flipping 3-star running back

Rees Woodcock
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Illinois v Oregon

Top 5 Illinois football 2026 recruiting targets still left on the board

Rees Woodcock
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Minnesota v Illinois

Illinois football gets huge vote of confidence from 4-star linebacker

Rees Woodcock
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Purdue v Illinois

Illinois football receives huge news from massive 4-star recruit

Rees Woodcock
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Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini players wear the throwback helmets and uniforms in honor of legendary Red Grange and the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium before the game against the Michigan Wolverines. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football makes top 4 for Texas recruit, commitment date set

Rees Woodcock
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Oct 1, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini logo on a helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Historical precedent shows Illinois football landed a high impact recruit

Rees Woodcock
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Michigan v Illinois

Another 4-star commitment continues Illinois football recruiting surge

Rees Woodcock
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Bret Bielema, Purdue v Illinois

3-star Texas native picks the Fighting Illini over a slate of SEC and Big 10 programs

Sam Fariss
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Illinois v Oregon

Huge defensive recruit picks Illinois football as landing spot

Rees Woodcock
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Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football squarely in the mix for 4-star recruit as decision looms

Rees Woodcock
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Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the helmet worn by Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Zachary Barlev (68) during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Illinois football commit shuts down recruitment, “100% locked in”

Rees Woodcock
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Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Huge Illinois football recruiting targets sets commitment date

Rees Woodcock
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Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football locks in official visit with elite Texas recruit

Rees Woodcock
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Dunlap's Mack Sutter comes off the field after an Eagles touchdown against Washington late in the second half of their Week 7 high school football game Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 at Babcook Field in Washington. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 31-10.

Massive 2026 4-star recruit keeps Illinois football in top 4

Rees Woodcock
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Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gets a hand from the crowd before the start of a game with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football running back room gets stronger with Nebraska flavor

Rees Woodcock
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