Illinois Football Recruiting

Oct 1, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini logo on a helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema has Illinois football targeting Michigan defensive lineman for 2027

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Illinois football moves one step closer to landing Ohio defensive lineman

Illinois football looking to flip four-star Michigan commit

Illinois football keeps building on special class of 2026

Eastern Illinois v Illinois

Sunshine State linebacker locks in Illinois football official visit

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Toledo Central Catholic's Victor Singleton Jr. intercepts a pass intended Bishop Watterson's Cal Mangini ending the Eagles' final drive during the Division III state final Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Canton.

Top Illinois football commit is still rising up the national rankings

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Illinois v Oregon

East Coast offensive tackle locks in Illinois football official visit

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Nebraska v Illinois

Elite 2026 recruit keeps Illinois football alive for commitment

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Illinois v Oregon

Underrated wide receiver keeps Illinois football in top 6 for commitment

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Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema celebrates a 50-49 win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football looking to shock the world by landing a top quarterback recruit

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South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

2026 linebacker cuts top list, keeps Illinois football alive for commitment

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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

Back-to-back 4-star commitments gives Illinois football a top 20 recruiting class

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Illinois v Oregon

Class of 2025 has yet to close, as Illinois football keeps stacking talent

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Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team into the stadium before kickoff against the Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football provides great NFL path for top recruit in the state of Ohio

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Nov 23, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Illinois football looking to strengthen secondary with 2026 offer

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Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gets a hand from the crowd before the start of a game with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football lands big-time in-state commitment for 2026

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Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sitting on confetti after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois football secures Crystal Ball Prediction for 4-star linebacker

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South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Illinois football predicted to land massive 4-star athlete for 2026

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Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gets a hand from the crowd before the start of a game with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football loading up offensively with another huge commitment

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Illinois v Oregon

Illinois football in top 5 for top recruit in the state of Ohio

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Eastern Illinois v Illinois

Illinois football targeting Florida commit for the class of 2026

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Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gives a hand to players before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

A huge surge in recruiting gives Illinois football a great early National Signing Day

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Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the helmet worn by Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Zachary Barlev (68) during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Illinois football pulls off huge National Signing Day recruiting flip

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Michigan State v Illinois

Illinois football eyeing JUCO route to build out the trenches

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Illinois v Oregon

Illinois football could see domino effect from landing 4-star linebacker

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Illinois v Nebraska

Top 10 JUCO talent takes in what the Illinois football team has to offer

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Illinois v Oregon

Illinois football adding quality depth at the linebacker position

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Illinois v Oregon

4-star linebacker keeps Illinois football in top 6

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