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.

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

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Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back CJ Donaldson Jr. (12) is tackled by Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Malachi Hood (45) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Sep 2, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Ball State Cardinals wide receiver Ty Robinson (2) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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The Illini brought in Robinson and long snapper Zach Haber through the transfer portal on Wednesday

Illinois defensive end Tomiwa Durojaiye (36) reacts during a play in the Illini's 24-6 win over Maryland on Nov. 15, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

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Defensive tackle Tomiwa Durojaiye led a handful of Illini on their way out of Champaign on Monday

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 extended scholarship offers to a trio of potential game-ready impact players on Friday

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In addition to kicker David Olano, three more Illini players have announced that they plan to move on from Champaign

The crowd at Illinois' Gies Memorial Stadium rises in honor of Military Appreciation Day before the Illini's win over Maryland on Nov. 1 in Champaign, Illinois.

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Woodward, a freshman, confirmed via social media on Wednesday that he has entered the transfer portal

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema stands on the sidelines during the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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Illini wide receiver Mario Sanders announced he'll enter the transfer portal on Sunday.

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

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Illini safety Matthew Bailey won't play in the Music City Bowl after having season-ending shoulder surgery, per Jeremy Werner.

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Davis, who anchors the Illini's offensive line, won't play in the team's final game against Tennessee on Dec. 30 in Nashville

Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

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Quarterback Luke Altmyer and linebacker Gabe Jacas made their decisions about playing in the Illini's final game. What is the fallout?

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 defensive tackle Jeremiah Warren announced via social media on Friday that he plans to enter the transfer portal

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during warmups prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Illinois quarterback Trey Petty and linebacker Easton Baker plan to enter the transfer portal, per multiple reports

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Offensive tackle TJ Taylor and cornerback Jakwon Morris – top-15 overall JUCO prospects – have both signed with the Illini

Jared Shlensky

Joined: Mar 12, 2025

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Illinois' Matthew Bailey Declared Out for Music City Bowl: What It Means

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Illinois Left Tackle J.C. Davis Opts Out of Music City Bowl: What It Means

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Illinois' Trey Petty, Easton Baker Plan to Enter Transfer Portal: What It Means

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