Illinois Football

Jan 2, 2023; Tampa, FL, USA; the Illinois Fighting Illini take the field fro the the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini beats out Miami and Northwestern for in-state star

Illinois Football: Illini receive linebacker help with big 2024 commitment

Illinois Football: 2024 defensive lineman commits to Illini

Illinois Football: Big Ten schedules set, rivalries protected in 2024 & 25

LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Bret Bielema of the Illinois Fighting Illini leads the team on the field before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Top 10 states for Illini recruiting under Bret Bielema

Illinois offensive lineman Isaiah Adams signals for a touchdown after quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) scores a touchdown on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Illinois won the game, 34-10, in current Illini and former Badgers head coach Bret Bielema’s return to Madison.Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinUsat Wisconsin Vs Illinois Football 100122 1744 Ttm

Illinois Football: Isaiah Adams enters 2023 as a top lineman in the Big Ten

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 22: A general view of the Illinois Fighting Illini scoreboard before the game against the Chattanooga Mocs at Memorial Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Crystal Ball favors Illini for JUCO wide receiver

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema celebrates with a supporter as he heads to the locker room after a game against Wisconsin on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Illinois won the game, 34-10, in Bielema’s return to Madison after coaching the Badgers from 2006-2012.Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinUsat Wisconsin Vs Illinois Football 100122 2932 Ttm

Illinois Football: Bret Bielema continues to improve Illini recruiting

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 05: Head coach Brett Bielema of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini targeting multiple JUCO wide receivers

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet is seen on the sidelines during the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Depth is building as Illini land another JUCO recruit

LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Bret Bielema of the Illinois Fighting Illini and Athletic Director Josh Withman celebrate the win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini flips JUCO edge from Oklahoma

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 22: Jer'Zhan Newton #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini lays a hit on Preston Hutchinson #9 of the Chattanooga Mocs during the game at Memorial Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Multiple Illini make preseason All-American teams

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 02: The Illinois Fighting Illini helmet on the field after a win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini favorites to land JUCO offensive lineman

MANHATTAN, KS - SEPTEMBER 11: Running back Joe Ervin #20 of the Kansas State Wildcats gets tackled by safety Clayton Bush #0 of the Southern Illinois Salukis during the first half at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium on September 11, 2021 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini land in-state transfer portal safety

Jan 2, 2023; Tampa, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema takes the field fro the the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Crystal Ball in favor of Illini for JUCO edge rusher

LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Bret Bielema of the Illinois Fighting Illini leads the team on the field before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Top 5 instant impact newcomers for the Illini in 2023

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 02: The Illinois Fighting Illini helmet on the field after a win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Monster transfer portal DB picks the Illini

Oct 1, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on during the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini hosting freshman All-American transfer portal DB

Oct 30, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Chase Brown (2) reaches to touch the Red Grange statue as he takes the field with teammates before the start of Saturday’s game with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Chase Brown restarting the trend of Illini running backs in NFL

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 27: A Indianapolis Colts helmet on the sidelines in the game against the Denver Broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Indianapolis Colts DT Jamal Woods is living a dream for two

Sep 17, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Arkansas State Red Wolves tight end Seydou Traore (18) runs after catch for a touchdown during the first half against the Memphis Tigers at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Instant impact transfer portal tight end offered by Illini

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI - SEPTEMBER 10: Luke Altmyer #7 of the Mississippi Rebels warms up before the game against the Central Arkansas Bears at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini building impressive quarterback room under Bret Bielema

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 05: Jer'Zhan Newton #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts during the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Mock draft has Illini with a top 15 pick in 2024 NFL Draft

Nov 26, 2022; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Reggie Love III (23) celebrates his touchdown run against the Northwestern Wildcats with offensive lineman Alex Pihlstrom (75) during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: New Orleans Saints are getting versatility in Alex Pihlstrom

Iowa junior center Tyler Linderbaum battles Illinois junior defensive lineman Calvin Avery during a drive in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.20211120 Iowavsillinois

Illinois Football: Calvin Avery could blossom with Minnesota Vikings

Jan 2, 2023; Tampa, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Kendall Smith (7) reacts after intercepting the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second quarter during the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Kendall Smith sticking with the Illini paid off

Nov 12, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Isaac Darkangelo (38) races after a Purdue Boilermakers touchdown during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Isaac Darkangelo will continue to prove doubters wrong with the Detroit Lions

PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 06: Alex Palczewski #63 of the Illinois Fighting Illini greet other players after the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at HighPoint.com Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Illinois won 38-17. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Denver Broncos are getting an iron man in Alex Palczewski