About
Fighting Illini News
Illinois Football
Illinois Basketball
Illinois Baseball
FanSided NCAA Sites

Illinois Football Recruiting

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

Huge Illinois football recruiting targets sets commitment date

Rees Woodcock

|

Jun 13, 2025

Illinois football locks in official visit with elite Texas recruit

Rees Woodcock

|

Jun 12, 2025

Massive 2026 4-star recruit keeps Illinois football in top 4

Rees Woodcock

|

Jun 12, 2025

Illinois football running back room gets stronger with Nebraska flavor

Rees Woodcock

|

Jun 10, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Malik Elzy (8) and Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Ashton Hollins (2) lead the team out of the tunnel before the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

4-star Illinois commit trying to be a guiding light in massive recruitment

Rees Woodcock

|

Jun 9, 2025

Illinois v Oregon

Illinois recruiting target shuts down official visit, receives Crystal Ball

Rees Woodcock

|

Jun 9, 2025

Minnesota v Illinois

Illinois football had a busy recruiting weekend, and it is starting to pay dividends

Rees Woodcock

|

Jun 9, 2025

Bret Bielema, Michigan v Illinois

OVs seemingly cement blue-chip commits from the class of 2026 for the Fighting Illini

Sam Fariss

|

Jun 9, 2025

Nebraska v Illinois

Illinois football enters crucial weekend for the class of 2026

Rees Woodcock

|

Jun 5, 2025

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

Top tier offensive lineman notes Bret Bielema success after Illinois offer

Rees Woodcock

|

Jun 5, 2025

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium.

4-star IOL announces decision day and includes Illinois in final 6 schools

Sam Fariss

|

Jun 4, 2025

Oct 14, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema loos onto the field during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Illinois football one step closer to landing in-state tight end

Rees Woodcock

|

Jun 4, 2025

Minnesota v Illinois

Rising in-state offensive lineman locks in Illinois football official visit

Rees Woodcock

|

May 31, 2025

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-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema looking local to build out the Illinois football offensive line

Rees Woodcock

|

May 31, 2025

Illinois v Minnesota

2028 could provide two excellent cornerbacks for the Illinois football program

Rees Woodcock

|

May 31, 2025

Illinois v Oregon

Illinois eyeing rising cornerback from the class of 2028

Rees Woodcock

|

May 31, 2025

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-Imagn Images

Elite 4-star recruit keeps Illinois football alive, sets commitment date

Rees Woodcock

|

May 31, 2025

Illinois v Oregon

Tight end position remains large focus for Illinois football

Rees Woodcock

|

May 31, 2025

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players wear the throwback helmets and uniforms in honor of legendary Red Grange and the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium before the game against the Michigan Wolverines. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Superstar tight end recruit predicted to find home with the Illinois football

Rees Woodcock

|

May 30, 2025

Illinois v Oregon

Texas wide receiver keeps Illinois football alive after top 8 cut

Rees Woodcock

|

May 29, 2025

Chattanooga v Illinois

Illinois trying to grow strong recruiting pipeline in Mississippi

Rees Woodcock

|

May 28, 2025

Minnesota v Illinois

Michigan is sniffing around Illinois wide receiver commit

Rees Woodcock

|

May 27, 2025

Dunlap’s Mack Sutter (7) bumps fists with teammates Blake Dietz (22) and Joseph Weeks as the Eagles battled Galesburg on the opening night of high school football Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 at Dunlap High School.

Elite in-state recruits get big recruiting push from Illinois football

Rees Woodcock

|

May 23, 2025

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 looks to strike gold again with a prime Chicago recruit

Rees Woodcock

|

May 23, 2025

Oct 8, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema celebrates with player Kody Case (87) after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium.

Illini not out yet as three-star CB Nick Hankins Jr. weighs hometown loyalty

Sam Fariss

|

May 23, 2025

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

4-star Missouri athlete has Illinois as a top contender for commitment

Rees Woodcock

|

May 22, 2025

Bret Bielema, Michigan v Illinois

Amid huge Illinois recruiting day, 1 JUCO star's commitment slipped through the cracks

Sam Fariss

|

May 22, 2025

Dec 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood acknowledges the fans before a game with the Chicago State Cougars at State Farm Center.

2-way, 2-sport athlete Nasir Rankin adds juice to the Illinois athletic department

Sam Fariss

|

May 22, 2025

Legal Disclaimer

Accessibility Statement

© 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.