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.

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

Basketball

The Illini have made the Final Four six times. We picked our best five-man lineup from among those teams' rosters.

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A win over Vanderbilt would put Illinois in the Sweet 16 for the first time since the 1997-1998 season

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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Football

Illinois added more depth to its receiving corps after signing Illinois transfer Eddie Kasper on Thursday

Feb 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green during the third quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

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Shauna Green has the seventh-seeded Illini nearing uncharted territory, but they will have to go through the No. 10 Buffaloes to get there

Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (QB03) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Football

Luke Altmyer, Gabe Jacas and J.C. Davis should all hear their names called in April's NFL Draft, but which destinations are most likely for each?

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks onto the field prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Football

Justin Johnson is the second player of the 2027 high school graduating class to commit to Illinois after the defensive back committed to the Illini on Wednesday.

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

Football

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

Football

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

Football

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

Football

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

Football

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

Football

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

Jared Shlensky

Joined: Mar 12, 2025

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Basketball

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News

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Football

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News

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Football

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Football

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Football

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Football

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