Illinois Football

Illinois v Oregon

Illinois players who are locks to be selected in the 2026 NFL Draft

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Explosive year sends Illinois defensive tackle to the Los Angeles Chargers

Illinois football continues NFL Draft hot streak in Bret Bielema era

Bret Bielema keeps adding foundation pieces from transfer portal for Illinois

2025 NFL Scouting Combine

Denver Broncos were smart by taking the complete package in the 2025 NFL Draft

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Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning and Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema meet after a game at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Illinois football had a brutal record against 2025 NFL Draft first round picks

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Illinois v Minnesota

Pat Bryant creeping up best available list for the 2025 NFL Draft

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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

Illinois wide receiver calls it quits, enters transfer portal after one season

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Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos offensive lineman Cash Cleveland (52) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Illinois trying to Cash in with highly touted Colorado transfer portal lineman

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Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) takes the field before the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Luke Altmyer to Tennessee transfer portal rumors put to bed, as Vols land Joey Aguilar

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Illinois v Oregon

Illinois lands visit from key transfer portal offensive guard

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Minnesota v Illinois

Class of 2026 still going strong despite Illinois losing top commit

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Nov 5, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Top Illinois commit finds new “home” and flips commitment to SEC

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Illinois v Nebraska

Illinois looking to land superstar defensive back out of the transfer portal

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Chattanooga v Illinois

Bret Bielema looking to bolster Illinois defensive line through transfer portal

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Sep 23, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the second half against the Florida  Atlantic Owls at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Huge depth piece added to the Illinois offensive line from the transfer portal

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Kansas v Illinois

Illinois depth takes a hit, as transfer portal snags offensive lineman

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Illinois v Oregon

Electric speedster from Florida is the latest Illinois football offer

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Kansas v Illinois

Illinois football loses record holder to the transfer portal

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Illinois v Oregon

Transfer portal gives blow to the Illinois football defensive backfield depth

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Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema greets running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) before the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football HC Bret Bielema lays out his masterful transfer portal mentality

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Purdue v Illinois

A look at the Illinois football running back room after Josh McCray enters the transfer portal

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Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA;  General view of the Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during the second quarter against California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

The Illinois football class of 2026 receives huge offensive line commitment

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South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Transfer portal claims Cheez-It Citrus Bowl star from the Illinois football program

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Minnesota v Illinois

Illinois football defensive outlook looks bright with another massive commitment

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Illinois v Oregon

Bret Bielema loading up linebacker corps with huge Illinois football commitment

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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

Underrated in-state recruit taking Illinois football official visit

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Toledo Central Catholic   s Victor Singleton Jr. intercepts a pass intended Bishop Watterson   s Cal Mangini ending the Eagles' final drive during the Division III state final Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Canton.

Heart skips a few beats after top Illinois football commit’s social media post

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