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Nov 6, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts to a fourth down stoppage against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: June 3-5 official visit list for the Illini

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Jun 3, 2022

Illinois Football: Illini receive commitment from 2023 offensive lineman

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May 30, 2022

Illinois Football: TJ McMillen gives Illini another in-state commitment

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May 23, 2022

Illinois Football: Former Illini are cashing in on rookie contracts

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May 18, 2022

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: June is going to be a big month for the Illini

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May 16, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Rashard Mendenhall #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs the ball upfield against the Syracuse Orange on September 16, 2006 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. The Orange beat the Fighting Illini 31-21. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Illinois football: Illini among the top 50 in most NFL Drafts picks since 2000

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May 12, 2022

COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 27: An Illinois Fighting Illini football helmet during a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Capitol One Field at Maryland Stadium on October 27, 2018 at College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Illinois Football: NFL teams are signing Illini as priority free agents

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Apr 30, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 30: A general view of confetti on the ground during round five of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 30, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini finish with a successful 2022 NFL Draft

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Apr 30, 2022

Illinois defensive back Kerby Joseph (25) intercepts the ball in the end zone during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.Cfb Purdue Vs Illinois

Illinois Football: Detroit Lions nailed their 3rd round pick with Kerby Joseph

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Apr 30, 2022

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: Illini looking for defensive line help in the transfer portal

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Apr 29, 2022

Jul 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during Big 10 media days at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini building depth to sustain transfer portal hits

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Apr 27, 2022

Illinois Football: Illini prospects for the 2022 NFL Draft

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Apr 26, 2022

PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 14: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet lies on the turf against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first quarter at SHI Stadium on November 14, 2020 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Illinois defeated Rutgers 23-20. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Depth takes a hit as Illini linebacker enters transfer portal

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Apr 26, 2022

Oct 2, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks onto the field before his teams game with the Charlotte 49ers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini land transfer portal DB for 2022

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Apr 24, 2022

Illinois Football: Game notes from the Illini spring game

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Apr 22, 2022

Illinois Football: Illini fans have a reason to watch the USFL

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Apr 17, 2022

Oct 2, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half of Saturdays game with the Charlotte 49ers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: East St. Louis LB Antwon Hayden commits to the Illini

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Mar 29, 2022

Illinois Football: Illini secures commitment from 2023 4-star Kaden Feagin

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Mar 23, 2022

Illinois players Luke Ford (82) offensive lineman Doug Kramer (65) defensive lineman Calvin Avery (93) and tight end Griffin Moore (43) run onto the field before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.211120 Illinois Iowa Fb 010 Jpg

Illinois Football: Roderick Pierce III views the Illini as “up-and-coming”

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Mar 23, 2022

Former Illinois football players get picked in 2022 USFL Draft

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Feb 23, 2022

Nov 27, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema (right) is congratulated after a 47-14 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 2022 athlete Xavier Scott picks the Illini

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Jan 31, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - SEPTEMBER 25: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet is seen during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 25, 2021 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Naivyan Cargill joins strong group of incoming Illini tight ends

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Jan 30, 2022

Illinois Football: Zylon Crisler picks Illini because “It felt like home!”

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Jan 20, 2022

A useful Illinois football 2022 roster tracker

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Jan 20, 2022

Illinois Football: Class of 2022 will get Illini passing game on track

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Dec 31, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, PA - DECEMBER 19: Jake Hansen #35 of the Illinois Fighting Illini stares down Will Levis #7 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Beaver Stadium on December 19, 2020 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini linebacker Jake Hansen gets NFL Combine invite

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Dec 31, 2021

Illinois Football: Could the Illini still make a bowl game in 2021?

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Dec 22, 2021

Aug 28, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema enters the field with his team before a NCAA football game with the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Positions the Illini addressed on National Signing Day

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Dec 16, 2021

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