https://writingillini.com/jayshon-platt-could-be-the-transfer-portal-star-illinois-offense-needs-this-seasonWriting IllinienJayshon Platt could be the transfer portal star Illinois' offense needs this seasonIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Jayshon Platt,Collin Dixon,Hudson Clement,Katin Houser2026-08-12T20:49:04Z2026-08-12T20:49:04Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5129,h_2885,x_0,y_159/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kzvf0g600zr4fmd5vn.jpgOct 25, 2025; Annapolis, Maryland, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls wide receiver Jayshon Platt (3) scores a first quarter touchdown against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/dan-campbell-gives-glimpse-of-positive-news-on-kerby-joseph-injuryWriting IllinienDan Campbell gives glimpse of positive news on Kerby Joseph injuryKerby Joseph,nfl,Detroit Lions,Illinois fighting illini,Illinois football2026-08-12T00:36:22Z2026-08-12T00:36:22Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3381,h_1901,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kzspb0eaxdx07prf6f.jpgDetroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31), right, talks to safety Daniel Thomas (2) at a timeout against Dallas Cowboys during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.https://writingillini.com/former-illinois-tight-end-tanner-arkin-is-carving-a-role-for-himself-with-new-england-patriotsWriting IllinienFormer Illinois tight end Tanner Arkin is carving a role for himself with New England PatriotsIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Tanner Arkin,New England Patriots2026-08-11T21:45:22Z2026-08-11T21:45:22Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6826,h_3839,x_0,y_220/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kzs30zsp9t24qnwa27.jpgJul 25, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Tanner Arkin (84) looks on after a drill at training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/sean-payton-s-comments-on-pat-bryant-prove-that-bret-bielema-is-building-something-at-illinoisWriting IllinienSean Payton's comments on Pat Bryant prove that Bret Bielema is building something at IllinoisIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Pat Bryant,Bret Bielema,Denver Broncos2026-08-11T15:32:04Z2026-08-11T15:32:04Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4452,h_2504,x_0,y_204/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kzrm6zk39j6t1ekc70.jpgMay 10, 2025; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) during rookie minicamp at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/former-illinois-football-quarterback-has-the-blueprint-for-detroit-lions-qb-luke-altmyerWriting IllinienFormer Illinois football quarterback has the blueprint for Detroit Lions QB Luke AltmyerLuke Altmyer,illinois football,Tommy DeVito,Illinois fighting illini,NFL,Detroit Lions,College Football2026-08-11T13:18:23Z2026-08-11T13:23:42Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6671,h_3752,x_0,y_30/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kzrfvb4xdzatwb9hd4.jpgAug 2, 2026; Allen Park, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) throws a pass during Detroit Lions training camp at Meijer Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Paul Barnick-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/3-illinois-freshmen-who-are-poised-to-make-an-impact-on-the-football-field-in-2026Writing Illinien3 Illinois freshmen who are poised to make an impact on the football field in 2026illinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Nas Rankin,Nick Hankins Jr.,Champ Smith2026-08-11T09:52:14Z2026-08-11T09:55:21Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3149,h_1771,x_0,y_2953/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kzr3qq55s4kkesjs0n.jpgSep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team down the Illini Walk before an NCAA game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-football-wide-receiver-catching-the-eye-of-bret-bielemaWriting IllinienIllinois football wide receiver catching the eye of Bret Bielemaillinois football,Brayden Trimble,Illinois fighting illini,college football2026-08-11T00:41:51Z2026-08-11T00:41:51Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kzj5nbycadhhn3qa0b.jpgJul 28, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Football head coach Bret Bielema speaks during Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/big-illinois-football-addition-adds-wrinkle-to-game-day-game-planWriting IllinienBig Illinois football addition adds wrinkle to game day game planillinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football2026-08-11T00:27:54Z2026-08-11T00:27:54Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3508,h_1973,x_0,y_133/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kzq3ezc34ybe3z63an.jpgIllinois students hold a cutout of Illinois head coach Bret Bielema during the second half of the NCAA football game at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025. Ohio State won 34-16.