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Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (14) and teammates do the Illini Walk before kickoff against the Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Scott, who missed the final 10 games of 2025 because of season-ending surgery, is coming back to the Illini for one more season

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Scott, who missed the final 10 games of 2025 because of season-ending surgery, is coming back to the Illini for one more season

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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

Illinois running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) runs the ball ahead of Tennessee defensive back Andre Turrentine (2) and linebacker Jadon Perlotte (27) for a first down in the first quarter of the Music City Bowl against Tennessee in an NCAA football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Valentine gave a sign – or, in this case, a tweet – indicating he'll be back in orange and blue in the fall

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

Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema yells to his players during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

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The Illini transfer class continues to take shape as Bret Bielema added an edge rusher and gifted wideout 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

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

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The Illini added yet another experienced, game-ready offensive tackle on Tuesday in their ongoing offensive line rebuild

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

Oct 25, 2025; Annapolis, Maryland, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls wide receiver Jayshon Platt (3) takes a moment after scoring a first quarter touchdown against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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The Illini are continuing to build their 2026 transfer class, signing a wide receiver, a safety and a defensive lineman on Monday

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Matthew Bailey (7) tackles Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer (16) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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After considering declaring for the NFL Draft, Bailey announced that he will return to Champaign for his final year of eligibility

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

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The Illini have indeed brought aboard Smith, but the transfer quarterback from Chowan State is listed as an athlete – an intriguing twist

Wisconsin offensive lineman Jake Renfro (57) provides pass protection during the second quarter of their game against Miami (Ohio) Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Renfro has had his share of injuries, but he is a proven, experienced and powerful presence the Illini can rebuild their O-line around

Sep 20, 2025; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; East Carolina Pirates quarterback Katin Houser (4) runs with the ball past Brigham Young Cougars safety Faletau Satuala (11) during the second half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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Houser, who arrives from East Carolina after two productive seasons in Greenville, appears to be the leading candidate to replace Luke Altmyer

Oct 16, 2025; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; East Carolina Pirates quarterback Katin Houser (4) rolls out of the pocket against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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The Illini, per On3's Pete Nakos, are expected to secure the talents of East Carolina transfer quarterback Katin Houser

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

Nov 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood walks to the court before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Illini have turned winning into a habit across a handful of sports, and the snowball effect isn't lost on hoops coach Brad Underwood

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before an NCAA game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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After its best two-year stretch, Illinois faces its share of portal exits but remains well-stocked – and is in position to further reload

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

Illinois kicker David Olano (24) carries the Music City Bowl trophy after his field goal secured the win over Tennessee in an NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

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The hero of the Music City Bowl is moving on, so what does it mean for the Illini on the field and in the bigger picture?

Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates his touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Altmyer elevated Illinois football with historic wins, big bowl moments and a legacy that changed expectations

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The Illini capped off their best two-year stretch in program history with a bowl victory over one of the SEC's premier programs

Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws a pass against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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The Illini (9-4) got just enough of what they needed in a last-second victory over the Volunteers (8-5) in Tuesday's Music City Bowl in Nashville