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Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) warms up prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Meet the Nine Illinois Football Players Headed to the NFL

Jared Shlensky

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Apr 27, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) celebrates his sack on Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Gabe Jacas: One of the Smartest Picks in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Jason Langendorf

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Apr 27, 2026

Drew Grego points to the dugout after a single.

How to Watch No. 20 Nebraska Baseball at Illinois with Preview, Breakdown, Streaming

Geoff Exstrom

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Apr 23, 2026

Aug 29, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Preston Hodge (4) reacts to a turnover in the first quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Ranking Every Colorado Player Expected To Be Selected in 2026 NFL Draft

Aiden Checketts

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Apr 20, 2026

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Nebraska players and staff celebrate their third straight Big Ten title in November after defeating Penn State. The league is adding a tournament at the end of the 2026 regular season.

Big Ten Adds an End-of-Season Conference Volleyball Tournament for 2026

Lincoln Arneal

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Apr 16, 2026

No. 9 College Football QB Recruit is Back on the Market Amid National Interest

James Parks

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Apr 13, 2026

This top-10 QB recruit has already committed to a Big Ten school, but his recruitment appears open with college football blue bloods in pursuit.

Two College Football Powerhouses Emerge as Frontrunners to Flip Dual-Threat QB

Matt De Lima

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Apr 11, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) warms up before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.

USC Star Receiver Makai Lemon Reveals 2026 NFL Draft Plans

Aiden Checketts

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Apr 11, 2026

Expert Draft Analyst Identifies Fan Favorite Prospect as Target for Chargers

Thomas Martinez

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Apr 10, 2026

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer could be a good scheme fit for the Atlanta Falcons.

ESPN Identifies Interesting Quarterback Option for Falcons in the Draft

Garrett Chapman

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Apr 9, 2026

Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule.

Josh Pate Reveals What Might Make the Big Ten Far Tougher Than Expected

Jaron Spor

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Apr 8, 2026

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Matthew Bailey (7) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Which Player Will Step Up to Carry Illinois Football's Defense?

Jared Shlensky

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Apr 3, 2026

Los Angeles Chargers Top Draft Targets: Illinois Edge Rusher Gabe Jacas

Thomas Martinez

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Apr 3, 2026

Illinois offensive lineman Josh Gesky (73) celebrating the win over Tennessee in the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Texans Showing Strong Interest in Illinois OL Prospect

Jared Koch

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Mar 29, 2026

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning warms up before a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Predicting Every Sweet Sixteen Game As If It Were College Football

Caleb Sisk

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Mar 26, 2026

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is shown after their game Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Illinois beat Wisconsin 34-10.

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Illinois Lands Another Wide Receiver Through the Transfer Portal

Jared Shlensky

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Mar 22, 2026

Ohio State lost a lot of talent from last season, but it returns a Heisman Trophy finalist at quarterback in Julian Sayin.

Ranking Every Big Ten Quarterback Situation for 2026

Ryan Young

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Mar 21, 2026

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz, shown here with Bobby Petrino, got some good news on Tuesday, but a Tiger commit leaves several other schools scrambling.

Nation's No. 6 TE Delivers Bad News to Three Major College Football Programs

Joe Cox

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Mar 17, 2026

Michigan Wolverines defensive back Jyaire Hill (20) and Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) are separated in the first half in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

10 Most Intriguing Big Ten Games of the 2026 College Football Season

Timothy Wolfrum

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Mar 14, 2026

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