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Illini roster updates heading into the last week of August training camp
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (286+ words) Can Illinois retain two NFL signees? As Illinois heads into its final week of August camp, head coach Bret Bielema is rounding out the roster and making sure he’s doing his due diligence in creating the most competitive Illini squad…...
Devon Witherspoon congratulated by teammates on Hard Knocks
6+ hour, 37+ min ago (72+ words) ICYMI: Devon Witherspoon being congratulated by his teammates is must-see wholesome content. Devon Witherspoon being congratulated by his Seahawk teammates on this past week’s episode of Hard Knocks will put a smile on your face. Can Illinois return to a…...
Friday, Nov. 13: Best day ever for Illini fans
15+ hour, 3+ min ago (238+ words) Both the football and men’s basketball teams will be suiting up on the same day. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Clear your schedules, Illinois fans! On one fateful Friday in November, both Bret Bielema’s and Brad Underwood’s squads will be playing regular-season games....
Bailey named to Bednarik Award watch list
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (302+ words) Bailey will be the vocal point of a revamped Illinois defense this Fall. Star Illini defensive back Matthew Bailey has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2026 Chuck Bednarik Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Friday. Bailey is…...
Illinois finds itself outside of AP Top 25 preseason poll??
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (240+ words) When can the Illini secure their first ranking? Illinois, however, did secure nine total votes, unofficially ranking it No. 33. This ranking doesn’t come as a surprise. Despite starting 2025 ranked No. 12, the Illini had an up-and-down season, and ended it unranked....
ESPN: Witherspoon signs record $132 million extension with Seahawks
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (271+ words) Seattle secures its defensive superstar. According to ESPN, former Illinois star Devon Witherspoon and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a four-year, $132 million contract extension with more than $101 million guaranteed. The deal averages $33 million per season and makes Witherspoon the…...
Diving in to Illinois Football’s new 3-3-5 defense
1+ week, 2+ day ago (89+ words) Just how different will Bobby Hauck’s scheme be? Illini Isaac is joined by Ethan Pavey of The Champaign Room to take a deeper look into Bobby Hauck’s new defense that he is bringing to Illinois Football. A look back on…...
Altmyer comes up short in NFL preseason debut
1+ week, 2+ day ago (551+ words) As the saying goes: it ain’t about how you start, it’s about how you end. Former Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer and the Detroit Lions were on the losing side of their NFL preseason road opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. After…...
Illinois unveils the largest video board in college football
1+ week, 3+ day ago (253+ words) Gies Memorial will have a video board larger than some NFL stadiums. Illini fans are in for a treat this season. The new video board at Gies Memorial Stadium is updated and larger than ever. The board, built and installed…...
Throwback Thursday: Paddock’s magic vs. Indiana
1+ week, 3+ day ago (255+ words) A look back on an exciting shootout from the 2023 season. For Throwback Thursday, I had Illinois vs. Indiana in 2023 in my mind. On Nov. 11, 2023, the Illini and the Hoosiers clashed in Champaign in a classic shootout. Without starting quarterback Luke…...