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Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema greets fans before an NCAA game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Receive Commitment From 2027 Kicker Ulysses Morales

Jared Shlensky

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Jun 22, 2026

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Gets Commitment From Four-Star Bennett Konkey: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Jun 17, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks across the field as the team arrives prior to the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

Illinois Football Gets Commitment From Linebacker Anthony James: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Jun 16, 2026

Oct 28, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders reacts against the UCLA Bruins in the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Colorado Buffaloes Lose Running Back Recruit to Commitment Flip

Liam Howard

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Jun 16, 2026

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Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema greets fans before an NCAA game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Receives Commitment From Edge Ryan Paulsen: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Jun 16, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches against the Tennessee Volunteers.

Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Sounds Alarm on NIL’s Long-Term Impact on College Football

Jaron Spor

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Jun 13, 2026

Jul 22, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Illinois head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Illinois Flips Three-Star Offensive Lineman Gavin Ericson-Staton: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Jun 9, 2026

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches warm ups before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Lands Three-Star Tight End Cade Newman: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Jun 9, 2026

Oct 26, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the first quarter Cincinnati Bearcats at Folsom Field.

Colorado Makes Final Cut for Elite Athlete Recruit

Liam Howard

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Jun 2, 2026

Illinois coach Bret Bielema disputes a call in the first quarter of the Music City Bowl against Tennessee in an NCAA football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Illinois Football Signs Another JUCO Prospect in Deon Williams: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Jun 2, 2026

The Huskers released their schedule on Thursday for the 2026 season.

Nebraska Releases Its 2026 Volleyball Schedule

Lincoln Arneal, Lincoln Arneal

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May 28, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before an NCAA game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Illinois Football Newcomers to Know Before the 2026 Season

Jackson Langendorf

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May 27, 2026

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti planted the league’s flag on several issues in college sports last week ahead of the SEC spring meetings this week.

Where the Big Ten Stands on College Sports’ Major Issues

Bryan Fischer

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May 26, 2026

Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti during the Indiana football spring game at Memorial Stadium on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Ranking the Most Annoying Coaches Nebraska Football Will Face in 2026

TJ Birkel

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May 26, 2026

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches warm ups before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Brings in Division II All-American Ean Rhea: What It Means

Jason Langendorf

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May 25, 2026

Illinois coach Bret Bielema during the Music City Bowl against Tennessee in an NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Illinois Football Flips Wide Receiver Nathan Cichy: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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May 24, 2026

Iowa State safety coach Pete Menage talks to media during the football defensive coaches media opportunity at the university’s Stark Performance Center on Feb. 13, 2026, in Ames , Iowa.

Iowa State Football ‘Sticks Out the Most’ for Class of 2027 Safety

Kenneth Teape

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May 23, 2026

Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb.

Big Ten Baseball Tournament Central: Schedule, Results, Bracket

Kaleb Henry

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May 24, 2026

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sitting on confetti after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium.

Iowa State Football Jumps Illinois on Hosting Schedule for Class of 2027 TE

Kenneth Teape

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May 21, 2026

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