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1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI
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College football super seniors could change fortunes in 2021 More than 1,000 scholarship players in major college football are expected to take advantage of the NCAA’s offer of an extra year of eligibility for playing through the pandemic
Former Maryland football standout, staff member Matt Robinson takes job with Ravens Former Maryland football standout Matt Robinson hired by Ravens
2 DAYS AGO • BALTIMORESUN.COM
New Illini coach Bielema says he doesn't want to wait to win CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — It's going on 40 days since Bret Bielema was announced as Illinois' football coach, and since then he has assembled a...
JANUARY 27 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
New Illini coach Bielema says he doesn’t want to wait to win It’s going on 40 days since Bret Bielema was announced as Illinois’ football coach, and since then he has assembled a staff, met returning p...
JANUARY 27 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
SMU names veteran coach Leavitt as new defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt is the new defensive coordinator at SMU
JANUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Illini coach Bielema says he doesn't want to wait to win CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — It's going on 40 days since Bret Bielema was announced as Illinois' football coach, and since then he has assembled a...
JANUARY 27 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
New Illini coach Bielema says he doesn't want to wait to win New Illinois football coach Bret Bielema says he wants to build a team that can win right away
JANUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heading to Illinois Hudson committed to Illinois on Tuesday, Bret Heherns of WCIA Sports reports.
Impact Hudson spent the past four years at Georgia as a walk-on, spending the majority of his time on special teams and running back, though he recorded just 22 carries during his career. Hudson will soon graduate from Georgia and will be eligible to compete immediately upon his arrival to Champaign.
JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Meet Bret Bielema’s 1st Illinois coaching staff, which has an emphasis on assistants with Big Ten and in-state connections Bret Bielema first coaching staff at Illinois has a mix of experienced veterans, young up-and-comers and a holdover from the previous staff....
JANUARY 26 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
New coach Beamer completes his South Carolina football staff South Carolina coach Shane Beamer has made the final hires for his on-field staff
JANUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joins Illini Armstrong announced via his personal Twitter account Friday that he will transfer to Illinois.
Impact Armstrong will bring his talents as a hybrid RB/WR to Illinois' backfield. He had his opportunities at Notre Dame dwindle in 2020, but from 2018-19 handled 118 carries for 505 yards. Armstrong should retain two seasons of eligibility while being immediately available at his new program.
JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Bret Bielema impresses one of the state's top juniors Sebastian Cheeks The latest here.
JANUARY 20 • 247SPORTS.COM
Intends to grad transfer Sidney (leg) has entered the NCAA's portal as a graduate transfer, Rivals.com reports.
Impact Sidney didn't play in 2020 due while nursing a leg injury, and it remains to be seen whether he'll be fully available for offseason workouts wherever he lands. Across five games in 2019, Sidney had 16 catches for 123 yards and one touchdown.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Illinois HC Bret Bielema hires another former Wisconsin player as his new DB coach Former Wisconsin Badger head coach Bret Bielema is working to fill his new coaching staff at Illinois after taking their head coaching job o...
JANUARY 12 • USATODAY.COM
Former MSU FB/TE Max Rosenthal chooses Illinois Former Michigan State fullback and tight end Max Rosenthal is staying in the Big Ten. Rosenthal will be transferring to play as a member of...
JANUARY 12 • USATODAY.COM
Coming home to Illinois Rosenthal announced via Twitter that he will be transferring to Illinois.
Impact Rosenthal will leave Michigan State to come back to his home state of Illinois. He has been more of a blocking fullback and tight end than a pass catcher.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema hires his former Wisconsin player as the new DL coach In his first month on the job, new Illinois football coach Bret Bielema is putting together his initial staff as the Illini prepare for the...
JANUARY 10 • USATODAY.COM
Lands with Illinois Hayden announced Tuesday via his personal Twitter account that he has committed to Illinois, joining the program as a graduate transfer from East Carolina.
Impact The running back will reunite at Illinois with head coach Bret Bielema, with whom Hayden initially committed to out of high school in 2017, when Bielema coached at Arkansas. After a three-year stint at Arkansas, Hayden joined East Carolina this past season and logged 16 carries for 62 yards and a 31-yard reception before re-entering the portal. A redshirt junior this past season, Hayden will be able to compete immediately for the Fighting Illini in 2021 while retaining two years of eligibility.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
UM loses director of football operations to Illinois, coach Bret Bielema Mark Taurisani was with Bielema during his 12 seasons as head coach at Wisconsin and then Arkansas.
JANUARY 4 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Quarterback Peters to return for 3rd season at Illinois Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters will return for a third season with the Illini and play for new coach Bret Bielema, the team announced Tuesday.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Quarterback Peters to return for 3rd season at Illinois CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters will return for a third season with the Illini and play for new coach Bret Bielem...
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Quarterback Peters to return for 3rd season at Illinois Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters will return for a third season with the Illini and play for new coach Bret Bielema
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wisconsin's Mertz looks to get back on track vs Wake Forest Graham Mertz will look to cement his role as Wisconsin’s starting quarterback heading into next season and help the Badgers avoid their first losing season since 2001 when they mee...
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Illinois coach to make homegrown talent a priority New Illinois football coach Bret Bielema hopes to have a coaching staff in place by early January
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Easterling: 10 potential transfers for Bret Bielema to target This offseason has the potential to be a massive game of 'musical chairs' when it comes to the NCAA transfer portal. Hundreds of student-ath...
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
