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.

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

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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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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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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

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

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

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Moczulski left Illinois for Washington a year ago, but on Wednesday he announced he is returning to Champaign to play out his final year of eligibility

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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The Illini bolstered its defensive line and added the program's 14th player via the transfer portal Sunday with the signing of Washington State's Connor Sullivan

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The Illini welcomed defensive back Deuce Fillmore (Georgia State) and linebacker Robert Edmonson (Colorado State) on Friday

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The Illini have now lost 23 players to transfer after defensive lineman Angelo McCullom and wide receiver Alexander Capka-Jones entered the portal Thursday

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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Hood, who announced last week he would be entering the transfer portal, on Wednesday committed to West Virginia

Jared Shlensky

Joined: Mar 12, 2025

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