Illinois Football

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-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Running back commit strengthens Illini in-state recruiting

Illinois Football: New quarterback transfer brings competition to Illini

Illinois Football: 2022 tight end picks Illini as landing spot

Illinois Football: Illini have found a diamond in the rough for 2022

Nov 7, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe (9) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Kendrick Green (53) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini ready to start NFL Draft trend in 2021

Dec 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A general view during the first half in a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Notes from the 2021 Illini spring game

Oct 12, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sits on the field as players stretch before the start of the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Allio-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini bulk up the offensive line with commitment

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 12: A detailed view of a Big Ten end zone pylon seen before the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Depth is building as Illini add transfer offensive lineman

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini run out of the tunnel before the game against the California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Donovan Leary pledges commitment to the Illini

Sep 30, 2017; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Bret Bielema after the game against the New Mexico State Aggies at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas won 42-24. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 2022 commit Joey Okla, Illini “stress a family aspect”

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Sydney Brown (30) reacts to a penalty call during the third quarter against the California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Early 2021 evaluation of the Illini secondary

Sep 8, 2018; Columbia, SC, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Prather Hudson (24) runs for yardage against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Prather Hudson brings flexibility to Illini roster

Dec 28, 2019; Orlando, Florida, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jafar Armstrong (8) rushes with the ball for a touchdown against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: What Jafar Armstrong will bring to the Illini roster

Defensive back Eddie Smith (25) stops wide receiver Chadarius Townsend (12) during second half action in the Alabama A-Day spring football scrimmage game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday April 13, 2019.Bama13

Illinois Football: Illini snag Alabama transfer Eddie Smith

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: General view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2013 in Champaign, Illinois. Wisconsin defeated Illinois 56-32. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Dwayne Johnson’s speed and vision will help Illini early on

Sep 30, 2017; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Bret Bielema after the game against the New Mexico State Aggies at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas won 42-24. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 6 Illini players who will benefit the most from Bret Bielema

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 14: Ayodele Adeoye #40 of the Texas Longhorns and Malcolm Roach #32 celebrate after sacking Tom Stewart #14 of the Rice Owls in the second half at NRG Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 3 reasons Ayodele Adeoye should pick the Illini

Nov 16, 2019; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans fullback Max Rosenthal (49) scores a touchdown in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini add FB Max Rosenthal to the roster

Oct 14, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Bret Bielema and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban meet midfield prior to the start of their game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Danny McGuire “excited” to see Illini hire Bret Bielema

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 11: Assistant Coach Bret Bielema of the New England Patriots talks on the field before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Nashville,Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Patriots 34-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Impact of Bret Bielema already shaping Illini roster

Nov 28, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The exterior of Memorial Stadium is seen. Due to COVID-19 concerns a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Ohio State Buckeyes has been cancelled. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Josh McCray was a good first addition for new Illini staff

Oct 21, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sits on the grass during pre game before a game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: How big was the Illini hiring of Ryan Walters?

Oct 5, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A general view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before a game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini transfer commit Calvin Hart has “faith in Coach Bielema”

Sep 21, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) looks to pass during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Is Brandon Peters returning good for the Illini?

Nov 24, 2018; Evanston, IL, USA; A detailed view of a Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 4 reasons Tony Petersen is a home run hire for the Illini

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini run out of the tunnel before the game against the California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 grad transfer targets for Bret Bielema and the Illini

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: Doug Kramer #65 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen 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: Illini center Doug Kramer announces return

FAYETTEVILLE, AR - SEPTEMBER 3: Head Coach Bret Bielema of the Arkansas Razorbacks jogs onto the field after a game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Razorback Stadium on September 3, 2016 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Bulldogs 21-20. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Twitter reacts to Illini hiring of Bret Bielema