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ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI
Can't Wait For Saturday | Badgers football takes a hit ... sort of Illegal calls draw penalties
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: June 13, 2025 Bret Bielema Invitational is a few days away. ... So is the start of the Illini football season (77 days, to be exact). ... Detry fares well...
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Illini land in-state tight end Vala Three-star Downers Grove North standout 17th commitment in 2026 class for Bret Bielema and Co.
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Illinois recruit Logan Farrell eager for some football Farrell originally committed to North Carolina, but switched to Illinois. The Fighting Illini coaches stuck with him throughout his injury r...
JUNE 6 • SUNTIMES.COM
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: June 6, 2025 Big weekend for Champaign Central baseball. ... Dodd finding his way as reliever in pro ball. ... LeRoy softball plays in state tournament t...
JUNE 6 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Jordan Anderson - Moving to tight end Anderson has announced the move to tight end ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Impact Anderson will shift positions to tight end ahead of the 2025-26 season after lining up in the backfield this past season. The 6-foot-4 junior tallied six carries for 12 yards with the Fighting Illini this past fall.
JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE
Top 10 college football QBs in 2025: Cade Klubnik, Arch Manning battle for No. 1
Cade Klubnik and Arch Manning occupy the top two spots in Joel Klatt's top 10 quarterbacks for 2025, while an SEC transfer comes in at No. 3...MAY 21
Schlarman tabs Rowell as next football coach DANVILLE — Glen Rowell will take over as coach of the Schlarman football team, the school announced on Tuesday afternoon.
MAY 20 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Illini Legends, Lists & Lore: Jeff Finke Catching up with the former Illini tight end and Champaign resident
MAY 17 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Illinois rewards coaches Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood with 6-year extensions
Illinois has locked in its football and men’s basketball coaches for the long term, agreeing to six-year contracts with Bret Bielema and Bra...MAY 14
Ranking Big Ten football recruiting classes: USC, Ohio State make big splash
With spring practice and the transfer portal window in the rearview mirror, the epicenter of college football shifts toward high school recr...MAY 8
Joel Klatt's post-spring top 25: Texas, Ohio State in top-three; who is No. 1?
With spring football in the books, Joel Klatt has an updated top 25 ready to go. Who is No. 1? It's a Big Ten team, but it's not Ohio State...MAY 6
Cole Rusk - Plays at tail end of spring Rusk (knee) re-joined the Illini on the practice field late in spring camp, per 247Sports.com.
Impact The tight end has been slowly working back from a knee injury that forced him to miss the entire 2024 season. He partook in the latter portion of spring practice with a non-contact jersey, so while he returned to the practice field, he's still not quite 100 percent heading into summer workouts.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Abney - Lands with Illini Abney (transfer portal) announced Thursday he's transferring to Illinois, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Abney is the fourth tight end prospect to sign with Illinois from the portal. He's got excellent size at 6-foot-5 and could make an impact down the line. He'll have two years of eligibility remaining.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Hudson Clement - Playing with Illini Clement has transferred to Illinois for this upcoming season.
Impact Clement will join the Illini as he approaches his redshirt junior campaign. The 6-foot-1 pass catcher brought in 51 grabs for 741 yards and five touchdowns last season with West Virginia. He should have plenty of chances to make an immediate impact with Illinois.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Osada - Commits to Illinois Osada has committed to transfer to Illinois on Sunday, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Osada will transfer to Illinois with three years of eligibility remaining. The North Carolina transfer handled kickoff duties as a true freshman, logging 59 kickoffs for an average of 66.8 yards with 39 touchbacks. He brings added versatility to the Illini as both a kicker and punter.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Illini Insider | As heard on 'Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk' Among last weekend's guests: Kam Cox on NIL, Jeremy Werner on his way home from Pat Bryant's NFL draft party and Mark Coomes on the ever-cha...
APRIL 29 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
The News-Gazette's 93rd All-State boys' basketball team Warren Township sophomore Jaxson Davis leads the 180 players honored in 2024-25
APRIL 26 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Can't Wait For Saturday | Allar ranks as Big Ten's best QB, but Altmyer is right behind Plenty of talent in Big Ten
APRIL 23 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Bob Asmussen | McCray's departure doesn't change Ward's feelings about running back room Illini have veteran options in Feagin, Laughery and Valentine
APRIL 23 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Illinois QB Luke Altmyer makes major transfer portal decision | Sporting News Big news for the Fighting Illini.
APRIL 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Big Ten transfer portal: Detailing the biggest incoming, outgoing players
In a unprecedented time in college football, the transfer portal is as important — and active — as ever. FOX Sports' Michael Cohen takes a d...APRIL 21
College football players chasing dollars with portal open and House settlement approval delayed
The opening of the college football transfer portal has created a dash for cashAPRIL 17
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: April 12, 2025 Former Champaign Central standout Jake Munroe thriving with Louisville baseball. ... Former Mahomet-Seymour standout Blake Wolters delivers...
APRIL 12 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Bear Bytes: Chris 'The Bear' Fallica examines 2025 college football win totals
"The Bear" is back with a large handful of Bear Bytes, examining the early win totals for next CFB season and where you might consider putti...APRIL 11
