Illinois Football Recruiting

Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches players warm up before a game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Class of 2026 starts off with a bang, as Illinois football lands 4-star quarterback

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Bret Bielema lands big defensive back flip for the class of 2025

Illinois football tapping into Wisconsin market with latest scholarship offer

Illinois football looking the JUCO route for offensive line help in 2025

Nebraska v Illinois

Illinois football edging closer to landing talented Florida defensive back

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Illinois v Oregon

Michigan offensive lineman earns Illinois football Crystal Ball Prediction

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Michigan v Illinois

Illinois football a serious contender for top JUCO cornerback

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Nebraska v Illinois

Illinois football trying to get into running for 4-star cornerback

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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 targeting a big-time enforcer on the recruiting trail

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Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema shakes hands with head coach Jim McElwain  (right) after a game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Top in-state recruiting target still a big priority for the Illinois football program

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Big Ten Football Media Days

Illinois football targeting TCU commitment for the class of 2025

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Penn State v Illinois

2025 in-state recruit eyeing Illinois football official visit

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Michigan State v Illinois

Illinois football still showing love to top 100 Ohio State commit

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Nebraska v Illinois

Huge in-state 4-star recruit keeps Illinois football in top 10

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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 trying to strike gold recruiting the state of Texas

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Wisconsin v Illinois

New Illinois football recruiting target could help build pipeline to Ohio

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Illinois v Iowa

Illinois football targeting big-time playmaking wide receiver from Texas

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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

Key recruits now on the radar for the Illinois football class of 2026

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Jul 26, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Transfer portal might be needed to save the Illinois football class of 2025

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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-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois football looking to bolster secondary with big commitment on Tuesday

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Illinois v Iowa

A decision looming for huge Illinois football recruiting target

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Minnesota v Illinois

2025 cornerback has Illinois football in final 2, sets commitment date

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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 favored to land another Newton for the class of 2025

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Illinois v Iowa

Crystal Ball Prediction submitted for Illinois football recruiting target

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Jul 26, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois football looks to add Indiana recruit, as top target sets commitment date

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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 building huge recruiting momentum for Michigan safety

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Oct 6, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks with an official during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Big Illinois football 2025 recruiting target sets commitment date and time

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Wisconsin v Illinois

Illinois football strengthening Indiana pipeline with big defensive line commitment

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