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Illinois football lost a pivotal member of its 2026 recruiting class. Here's who the Fighting Illini lost to the SEC.

Saturday was production for the Illinois football program, as we added some much-needed depth to the offensive line. The ...

Tanner Heckel stared down Michigan’s Semaj Morgan on a punt return last October, and the Illini sophomore may have an even ...

And so does Bret Bielema. That’s why it’s a big deal Wednesday night when the Illini got a commute from 2026 prospect Tony ...

Palatine (Ill.) three-star interior offensive lineman Tony Balanganayi has committed to Illinois, he announced on Wednesday ...

Bret Bielema's ability to retain key players amid transfer chaos strengthens the Illini, with 18 of 22 starters returning for another promising season.

It is going to be hard for the Illinois football team to have a run of defensive backs like we have had the past few years, ...

Linebacker Tony Williams and defensive back Almirian Thomas, 2026 recruits from Florida, have committed to Illinois ...

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema hosted several high school recruits for their official visits.This included two ...

The Michigan men's basketball team wasn't successful in clinching a spot in the Elite Eight, falling to Auburn Friday night in Sweet 16. The No. 5 seed Wolverines (27-9) lost 65-78 to No. 1 seed ...

Drew Allar will take center stage in 2024 while a pair of freshmen are poised to take over at Ohio State and Michigan.