Jared Shlensky

Joined: Mar 12, 2025

Jared Shlensky is a contributing writer for On SI and a freelance play-by-play broadcaster. Jared was previously a sports betting writer for Yardbarker, an On-Air YouTube Personality for the Sports Geek and a minor league play-by-play broadcaster.

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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The Illini added two new coaches – Robby Hauck (defensive backs assistant) and Mike Linehan (defensive ends) – to their staff Tuesday

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Bret Bielema and the Illini lined up visits with a handful of potential impact recruits on Monday

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Illinois offered three-star offensive lineman Ian Walker on Friday and state-champ safety Jake Thies on Monday

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kaden Feagin (3) is pursued by Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Jett Elad (9) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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After playing running back for the first three years of his college career at Illinois, Kaden Feagin will move to tight end for his senior season.

Dec 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) celebrates after a fumble recovery against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Three former Illini football players could take the field for Super Bowl LX when the New England Patriots play the Seattle Seahawks

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gives players a hand after a 34-32 win against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Illini landed former Illinois State commit Harvey and reeled in the explosive Leslie Mosley Jr. on Thursday

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The Illini signed Caden Considine, son of former NFL safety Sean Considine, and offered edge rusher Ifeanyi Emedobi over the weekend

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Illinois offered four high school recruits this week, including in-state four-star linebacker Jameer Miles

Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema hoist the trophy with Doug from Liberty Mutual against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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With the transfer portal closed, the Illini extended scholarship offers to a pair of high school recruits from fertile football hotbeds

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The Illini signed another defensive lineman via the transfer portal after signing Darrell Prater out of Jacksonville State on Wednesday

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Illinois signed Bowling Green transfer Isaiah Thomison and offered defensive back Darrell Mattison of Morgan Park (Chicago) on Saturday

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The Illini offered junior receiver Tre Moore and sophomore tight end Jordan McKinley on Friday

Jared Shlensky

Joined: Mar 12, 2025

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