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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

Bret Bielema disrespected in latest Big Ten coaches ranking

Rees Woodcock

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May 5, 2025

Early look at the top 3 high impact Illinois football transfer portal additions

Rees Woodcock

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May 4, 2025

Luke Altmyer gets more weapons as Illinois lands transfer portal tight end

Rees Woodcock

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May 3, 2025

Watch 4-star QB pull savage move on Illinois before committing to Nebraska

Braulio Perez

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May 1, 2025

Eastern Illinois v Illinois

Wide receiver reputation starting to build for the Illinois football program

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 30, 2025

Kansas v Illinois

Illinois has clutch transfer portal win, as defensive departure is no more

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 29, 2025

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

Is Illinois the Big Ten’s dark horse? A bold top 10 ranking explained

Jon Rhoades

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Apr 29, 2025

Illinois v Rutgers

Bret Bielema building all three phases of the game for Illinois

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 28, 2025

Illinois v Nebraska

Illinois looking to shock the world, as massive recruit sets commitment date and time

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 28, 2025

Eastern Illinois v Illinois

Seattle Seahawks keep tapping into Illinois pipeline

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 27, 2025

Illinois v Oregon

Illinois players who are sleepers for the 2026 NFL Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 27, 2025

Illinois v Oregon

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 26, 2025

Kansas v Illinois

Explosive year sends Illinois defensive tackle to the Los Angeles Chargers

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 26, 2025

Purdue v Illinois

Illinois football continues NFL Draft hot streak in Bret Bielema era

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 26, 2025

Illinois v Oregon

Bret Bielema keeps adding foundation pieces from transfer portal for Illinois

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 26, 2025

2025 NFL Scouting Combine

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 26, 2025

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 25, 2025

Illinois v Minnesota

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 25, 2025

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 23, 2025

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 23, 2025

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 21, 2025

Illinois v Oregon

Illinois lands visit from key transfer portal offensive guard

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 21, 2025

Minnesota v Illinois

Class of 2026 still going strong despite Illinois losing top commit

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 20, 2025

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 19, 2025

Illinois v Nebraska

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 19, 2025

Chattanooga v Illinois

Bret Bielema looking to bolster Illinois defensive line through transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 19, 2025

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 19, 2025

Kansas v Illinois

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 19, 2025

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