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Bret Bielema among some impressive names on Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List The 2026 football season is nearing. Fans are starting to plan which games they will go to, thinking about what meals they will make for tai...

1 DAY AGO • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Big Ten's Most Impactful Transfer Portal Additions In 2026, Part 1

FOX Sports' Michael Cohen takes a look at the most important transfer portal addition for each Big Ten team heading into the 2026 college fo...

JUNE 29 • FOX SPORTS

Big Ten's Most Impactful Transfer Portal Additions In 2026, Part 1

Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Sounds Alarm on NIL's Long-Term Impact on College Football Bret Bielema warns that NIL money could create long-term challenges for players and programs.

JUNE 13 • SI.COM

College Football Stock Watch: Why Penn State Is Trending Up, And Alabama Isn't

FOX Sports' Joel Klatt looks at which teams are trending up heading into the 2026 college football season, and which teams are trending down...

JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Stock Watch: Why Penn State Is Trending Up, And Alabama Isn't

Illinois is a sell team in Joel Klatt's stock watch 👀 Joel Klatt Show

Illinois is a sell team in Joel Klatt's stock watch 👀 Joel Klatt Show

JUNE 8 • FOX SPORTS

Joel Klatt: 10 Dream SEC-Big Ten College Football Matchups

FOX Sports' Joel Klatt lists 10 future college football matchups he would love to see if we get an SEC-Big Ten scheduling agreement.

MAY 27 • FOX SPORTS

Joel Klatt: 10 Dream SEC-Big Ten College Football Matchups

Bret Bielema knows what is best when it comes to College Football Playoff expansion Complacency is the enemy of progress, and Bret Bielema wants to continually reshape what the College Football Playoff looks like. In a recen...

MAY 21 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Katin Houser - Impressing this spring Houser has impressed his new teammates and coaches at Illinois this spring, per Scott Richey of The News-Gazette.

Impact Houser arrived in Champaign after two quiet seasons at Michigan State followed by two solid years at East Carolina. In 2025, he tossed for 3,300 yards and 19 touchdowns to six interceptions while completing 66 percent of his passes for the Pirates. He also added 193 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground. He's reportedly gained the respect and admiration of teammates and coaches alike this spring, not simply due to his play but also due to his demeanor and confidence. Houser has big shoes to fill replacing Luke Altmyer, but by all accounts, he's more than capable.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

2026 College Football Odds: Can Indiana Repeat as Big Ten Champions?

Here's a first look at the 2026 Big Ten Championship odds as Ohio State, Indiana and Oregon headline the loaded title race.

MAY 11 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Odds: Can Indiana Repeat as Big Ten Champions?

Top Storylines From the 2026 FOX College Football Friday Schedule Release

FOX Sports recently revealed its 2026 FOX college football Friday schedule. RJ Young provides the top storylines to watch.

MAY 8 • FOX SPORTS

Top Storylines From the 2026 FOX College Football Friday Schedule Release

Big Ten Power Rankings: Indiana Leads the Pack, Ohio State and Oregon Close Behind

FOX Sports' Michael Cohen offers up a team-by-team breakdown of where things stand in the Big Ten following spring practice.

MAY 4 • FOX SPORTS

Big Ten Power Rankings: Indiana Leads the Pack, Ohio State and Oregon Close Behind

Jayshon Platt - Shines in spring, likely to start Platt shined for Illinois this spring and appears primed to take over Hank Beatty's starting slot role, per 247Sports.

Impact Platt is coming off a breakout season at Florida Atlantic in which he reeled in 46 catches for 720 yards and five touchdowns, also rushing for 36 yards and a score. He appears to have wasted no time making an impression in Champaign, and looks primed to start at wideout for the Illini in his fifth-year senior season.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kamden Lopati, arms races, & Illinois football's place in college football landscape By now, all Illinois football fans have digested it. You’ve succeeded in putting it behind you. It’s not going to impact your fandom moving...

APRIL 21 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

OV pics a sign for Bret Bielema snagging Oregon 3-star EDGE from a few Big Ten teams This three-star prospect from Oregon looked pretty good in Illinois' blue and orange after his official visit with the Fighting Illini and B...

APRIL 13 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer doing everything he can to climb NFL Draft boards Former Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer isn't missing out on an opportunity to prove his worth ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

APRIL 9 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Arkansas men, Georgia women take home titles at NCAA Indoor Track Championships

Tyrice Taylor and Rivaldo Marshall finished 1-2 in the 800 meters to help Arkansas run away with the men’s team title, while Georgia freshman Adaejah Hodge won the 200 meters in a...

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Arkansas men, Illinois women grab first-day lead at D-I indoor track and field championships

The Arkansas men and Illinois women sit on top after the opening day of the Division I men’s and women’s indoor track and field championships at Randal Tyson Track Center

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Indiana's Curt Cignetti cashes in on title run with 8-year extension worth $13.2 million per year

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti is cashing in on his first national championship run — even more than initially expected

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

2026 College Basketball Odds: Who Will Win Power Conferences?

Check out the odds for the regular-season conference title races, as the college hoops year winds down.

FEBRUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Basketball Odds: Who Will Win Power Conferences?

Kaden Feagin - Converting to tight end Feagin (undisclosed) will switch positions to tight end ahead of the 2026 season, per Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com.

Impact Feagin is coming off a career year as a tailback for the Illini in 2025, in which he ran for 507 yards and seven touchdowns on 122 handoffs (4.2 yards per carry). He also caught 16 passes for 188 yards and two scores, and that receiving prowess will serve him well at his next position. At 6-foot-3, 255 pounds, Feagin already sports the frame of a tight end, and he'll look to make an impact in that room as a senior.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Anderson - Moving back to running back Anderson will switch positions back to running back, per Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette.

Impact Anderson converted to tight end ahead of the 2025 season after beginning his career as a tailback. Now, it'll come full circle, as he's back in the Illini' running back room. Despite playing tight end, Anderson had more carries than receptions last season, rushing for 41 yards and a score on nine handoffs while catching three passes for 12 yards.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Former Montana coach Bobby Hauck ends brief retirement to become defensive coordinator at Illinois

Former Montana coach Bobby Hauck has ended his brief retirement to become defensive coordinator at Illinois

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Bret Bielema could bring former Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator to Illinois Wisconsin Badgers fans could see another familiar face join the sidelines of the rival Illinois Fighting Illini under Bret Bielema.

FEBRUARY 5 • SI.COM

Joel Klatt's 3 Biggest Winners, Losers of Big Ten's 2026 Schedule Draw

Joel Klatt believes Penn State has a 10-win schedule, while Ohio State has the Big Ten's most "daunting" slate.

FEBRUARY 2 • FOX SPORTS

Joel Klatt's 3 Biggest Winners, Losers of Big Ten's 2026 Schedule Draw

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer Talks About What He's Learned at the Senior Bowl Illinois Fighting Illinis QB Luke Altmyer chats about his Senior Bowl experience Wednesday.

JANUARY 29 • NEWYORKJETS.COM