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Bret Bielema has another talented transfer portal quarterback to develop for Illinois

Kellen Sherman

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Jan 4, 2026

Illinois football lands massive transfer portal quarterback to guide the ship in 2026

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 4, 2026

Illinois football set to host much-needed transfer portal defensive back

Kellen Sherman

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Jan 4, 2026

One important Illinois football transfer portal stat that will ease the mind

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 3, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DEC 30 Music City Bowl Tennessee vs Illinois

A big-bodied Illinois football wideout just smashed into the transfer portal

Kellen Sherman

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Jan 3, 2026

2025 Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl - Tennessee v Illinois

Illinois football suffers big transfer portal hit to key special teamer

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 1, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 20 Illinois at Indiana

Transfer portal takes Illinois football DB, as overhaul of defense continues

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema greets fans before an NCAA game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Elite Illinois football commit shows up 5-star recruits, earns massive accolade

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 1, 2026

Despite another transfer portal departure, Illinois football WR corps remains strong

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 1, 2026

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 01 Rutgers at Illinois

Illinois football losing linebacker to transfer portal makes future clearer

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 1, 2026

2025 Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl - Tennessee v Illinois

The least surprising member of the Illinois football team won the Music City Bowl MVP

Kellen Sherman

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Jan 1, 2026

Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium.

This list proves just how well Bret Bielema has turned Illinois football around

Sam Fariss

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Dec 31, 2025

Jojo Hayden, Sept. 07, Kansas at Illinois

Jojo Hayden's stat correction makes transfer sting a little more for Illini

Sam Fariss

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Dec 31, 2025

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DEC 30 Music City Bowl Tennessee vs Illinois

3 Illinois football players who deserve the game ball after the win over Tennessee

Kellen Sherman

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Dec 31, 2025

2025 Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl - Tennessee v Illinois

5 massive observations from the Illinois football win over Tennessee

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 30, 2025

2025 Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl - Tennessee v Illinois

Hysteria rains down as recruits, fans, & coaches celebrate Illinois win vs Tennessee

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 30, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gives players a hand after a 34-32 win against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football coach receives a rocking gift at Music City Bowl presser

Kellen Sherman

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Dec 30, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) warms up before a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer shares tear-jerking video ahead of game with Tennessee

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 29, 2025

Illinois football vs Tennessee how to watch, series history, and players to watch

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 29, 2025

A massive legacy Illinois football player enters the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 27, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Jamarion Morrow (23) runs a route as Auburn Tigers cornerback Donovan Starr (22) defends in coverage during the first half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Huge Illinois football recruiting target is entering the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 25, 2025

Cincinnati Bengals v Miami Dolphins - NFL 2025

Former Illinois running back has monster day for the Cincinnati Bengals

Kellen Sherman

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Dec 21, 2025

5 quarterbacks Illinois football must pursue when the transfer portal opens

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 20, 2025

Illinois' star NFL Draft prospect is heading to the Senior Bowl showcase

Kellen Sherman

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Dec 20, 2025

Transfer portal hits Illinois football depth at crucial position

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 18, 2025

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before an NCAA game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

A weak quarterback transfer portal market could buck a trend for Illinois football

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 17, 2025

Illinois football wide receiver room takes hit with transfer portal departure

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 15, 2025

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 01 Rutgers at Illinois

Tennessee gets a gift, as Illinois football loses top defender ahead of Music City Bowl

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 13, 2025

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