https://writingillini.com/bret-bielema-dodged-a-bullet-with-newest-illinois-additions-now-deemed-ineligibleWriting IllinienBret Bielema dodged a bullet with newest Illinois additions now deemed ineligibleIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Bret Bielema2026-08-26T16:10:20Z2026-08-26T16:10:20Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7886,h_4435,x_0,y_322/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/140/01m0z5zzwdbnerqcajq2.jpgIllinois v Wisconsinhttps://writingillini.com/illinois-football-will-need-a-massive-youth-movement-after-bad-injury-newsWriting IllinienIllinois football will need a massive youth movement after bad injury newsillinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Jayshon Platt2026-08-26T12:00:01Z2026-08-26T12:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4500,h_2531,x_0,y_210/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0yrzst4ywym6q43ga.jpgIllinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks across the field as the team arrives prior to the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.https://writingillini.com/2027-nba-draft-projected-to-have-illinois-basketball-fingerprints-all-over-itWriting Illinien2027 NBA Draft projected to have Illinois basketball fingerprints all over itillinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball,NBA Draft2026-08-26T11:15:00Z2026-08-26T11:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3507,h_1972,x_0,y_55/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0yq6xbr33hf47504g.jpgApr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with forward David Mirkovic (0) during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/jayshon-platt-s-injury-brings-questions-to-illinois-already-thin-wide-receiver-roomWriting IllinienJayshon Platt's injury brings questions to Illinois' already thin wide receiver roomIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Jayshon Platt,Bret Bielema2026-08-25T21:41:44Z2026-08-26T10:53:17Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_107/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/140/01m0x2rz3tw4tvdsj5pg.jpgFlorida Atlantic v Tulanehttps://writingillini.com/illinois-football-looks-to-sweep-duke-as-blue-devils-name-starting-quarterbackWriting IllinienIllinois football looks to sweep Duke, as Blue Devils name starting quarterbackillinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Duke Football2026-08-26T10:30:00Z2026-08-26T10:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7974,h_4485,x_0,y_372/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0ynq717h0dr4rj88v.jpgNov 29, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose State Spartans quarterback Walker Eget (5) looks on against the Stanford Cardinal in the second quarter at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/brad-underwood-has-illinois-basketball-locked-and-loaded-with-top-100-playersWriting IllinienBrad Underwood has Illinois basketball locked and loaded with top 100 playersillinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-08-26T09:45:00Z2026-08-26T09:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3028,h_1703,x_0,y_108/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0ym3ph5m3j3z87z5v.jpgFeb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) smiles as teammates play on the court during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/4-star-illinois-commit-quinton-kitt-s-official-visit-feels-more-like-a-formality-at-this-pointWriting Illinien4-star Illinois commit Quinton Kitt's official visit feels more like a formality at this pointIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois basketball,Quinton Kitt,Brad Underwood,Keaton Wagler2026-08-25T21:00:00Z2026-08-25T21:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5616,h_3159,x_0,y_329/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/140/01m0www1yjdehw4rhn0m.jpg2026 NCAA Final Four Practice Sessionshttps://writingillini.com/bret-bielema-s-depth-building-hopes-cut-off-at-the-legs-by-big-ten-s-new-nfl-ruleWriting IllinienBret Bielema's depth-building hopes cut off at the legs by Big Ten's new NFL ruleIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Bret Bielema,NCAA2026-08-25T14:49:19Z2026-08-25T14:49:19Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7738,h_4352,x_0,y_105/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/140/01m0wk04dbk4fhqknxg5.jpgIllinois v Wisconsinhttps://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-roster-looks-juicy-if-report-of-5-star-recruit-comes-trueWriting IllinienIllinois basketball roster looks juicy if report of 5-star recruit comes trueillinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball,Illinois basketball recruiting,Brady Pettigrew2026-08-25T12:15:27Z2026-08-25T12:15:27Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5428,h_3053,x_0,y_157/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0wdetm5xxdmdvy7dj.jpgJun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini mens basketball head coach Brad Underwood reacts after Will Riley is selected as the 21st pick by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/bret-bielema-chimes-in-on-eligibility-madness-gives-two-illinois-players-he-wants-backWriting IllinienBret Bielema chimes in on eligibility madness, gives two Illinois players he wants backHank Beatty,Melvin Priestly,Bret Bielema,Illinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football2026-08-25T10:21:26Z2026-08-25T10:21:26Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3387,h_1905,x_0,y_44/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0tzr9f706vxqbncjf.jpgDec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema calls time out against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/big-ten-rival-names-a-familiar-face-to-illinois-football-as-starting-quarterbackWriting IllinienBig Ten rival names a familiar face to Illinois football as starting quarterbackillinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Aidan Chiles2026-08-25T10:05:18Z2026-08-25T10:07:50Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4769,h_2682,x_0,y_117/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0w61y1r2356fsgc90.jpgNov 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 Imageshttps://writingillini.com/nfl-preseason-giving-illinois-football-quarterbacks-a-chance-to-shineWriting IllinienNFL preseason giving Illinois football quarterbacks a chance to shineillinois football,Luke Altmyer,Tommy DeVito,Illinois fighting illini,NFL2026-08-24T22:33:24Z2026-08-24T22:37:27Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3279,h_1844,x_0,y_36/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0tyf5ny089nwbg5c7.jpgAug 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) throws the ball against the Washington Commanders in the second half at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-has-the-exact-roster-needed-for-quentin-coleman-to-succeedWriting IllinienIllinois basketball has the exact roster needed for Quentin Coleman to succeedillinois basketball,Quentin Coleman,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-08-24T21:53:47Z2026-08-24T21:59:13Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6048,h_3402,x_0,y_161/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0tw6vmsx41nhgkef2.jpgDec 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood before the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/projecting-illinois-week-1-depth-chart-will-fall-camp-coming-to-a-closeWriting IllinienProjecting Illinois Week 1 depth chart will fall camp coming to a closeIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Depth Chart,Bret Bielema2026-08-24T20:46:36Z2026-08-24T20:46:36Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3995,h_2247,x_0,y_129/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/140/01m0tjvgn5yqnfzt723d.jpgIllinois v Wisconsinhttps://writingillini.com/katin-houser-made-the-qb-decision-easy-for-bret-bielema-at-illinoisWriting IllinienKatin Houser made the QB decision easy for Bret Bielema at IllinoisIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Katin Houser,Bret Bielema,Luke Altmyer2026-08-24T16:43:45Z2026-08-24T16:43:45Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2333,h_1312,x_0,y_192/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/140/01m0t5tk4vz0zv51ay3t.jpg2026 Illinois Spring Football Practice