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Oct 19, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Ball State Cardinals tight end Tanner Koziol (88) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Christian Abney (87) against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Adds Ball State Tight End Through Transfer Portal

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May 2, 2025

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois fighting Illini players take the field against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Why Missing Out on Quarterback Recruit Trae Taylor Could Be a Win for Illinois

Pranav Hegde

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May 2, 2025

Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts to a holding call during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Nebraska Commit Trae Taylor's Snub of Illinois Football

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May 1, 2025

Oct 1, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Elite Quarterback Prospect Pulls Painful, Familiar Switcheroo on Illinois Football

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May 1, 2025

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4-Star QB Trae Taylor Commits to Nebraska Over Illinois, LSU and Texas A&M

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May 1, 2025

Illinois linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) pursues Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

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Where Illinois' Gabe Jacas Lands in 2026 NFL Mock Draft by ESPN's Todd McShay

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May 1, 2025

Dec 28, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton takes the field before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Broncos Coach Sean Payton Compares Former Illini Pat Bryant to ex-Saints Star

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May 1, 2025

Jul 27, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren with Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during Big 10 football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Where Illinois Football Ranks in On3's Post-Spring Top 25

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Apr 30, 2025

Sep 2, 2017; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Malik Turner (11) eludes Ball State Cardinals cornerback Myles Hannah (21) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-Imagn Images

Former Illini Receiver Malik Turner Scores His First Touchdown in UFL

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Apr 29, 2025

Nov 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Ryan Meed (34) holds the “Land of Lincoln” trophy after a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Former Illinois Linebacker Ryan Meed Receives Invite to Eagles Minicamp

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Apr 28, 2025

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Terah Edwards (23) pursues Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) with the ball in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Defensive Lineman Signs Free-Agent Deal With Los Angeles Chargers

Jared Shlensky

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Apr 27, 2025

Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois wideout Pat Bryant (WO08) answers questions at a press conference during the 2025 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephanie Amador Blondet-Imagn Images

Illinois WR Pat Bryant Picked in Round 3 of NFL Draft by Denver Broncos: How He Fits

Jason Langendorf

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Apr 25, 2025

Nov 23, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) gains yards after catch during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Broncos Nab Illinois WR Pat Bryant in Third Round of 2025 NFL Draft

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Apr 25, 2025

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini kicker David Olano (24) kicks a field goal during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Record-Breaking Illinois Kicker Ethan Moczulski Finds New College Home

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Apr 25, 2025

Jan 5, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) takes the field during payer introductions before their game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Illinois' Top Five Most Valuable NFL Draft Picks Over the Past 10 Years

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Apr 24, 2025

Manning will be NFL draft eligible in 2026.

The 2026 NFL Draft Quarterback Class Is Worth Waiting for

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Apr 23, 2025

Sep 7, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates a win over the Kansas Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Luke Altmyer Confirms Return to Illinois, Rejects Tennessee Rumors

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Apr 22, 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) runs the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Debo Williams (0) in the fourth quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois Football's 2025 Projected Running Back Depth Chart: After Josh McCray

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Apr 21, 2025

Illinois running back Josh McCray (0) runs the ball during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Former Illinois Running Back Josh McCray Selects Transfer Destination

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Apr 20, 2025

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