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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

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

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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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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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The Illini landed impact talent across the board to kick off the early signing period – and Illinois on SI is here to sort it all out

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The Illini have put together a fantastic 2026 recruiting class – one that got even better with the signing of Smith

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gives a hand to players before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Illini added three top JUCO linemen and the nation’s best JUCO cornerback, reinforcing key positions for the future

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The Illini, coming off what most considered a letdown of a regular season, were still able to nab Barnett from the Crimson Tide

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Follow Illinois on SI's live tracker for all the signings, information, updates and analysis on the newest Illini during the early signing day period

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The snow fell, The Hat was held high and the Illini were again on top – at least for a day – as social media sorted out a win over the Wildcats

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

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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Bret Bielema and his staff extended another offer to a top junior college recruit, this time to linebacker Archie Chambers

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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The Illini offered a scholarship to Lofton, a defensive back from East St. Louis, earlier this week

Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) warms up before a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

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The Illini staved off the visiting Wildcats on a wild, snowy night in Champaign to close out their 2025 regular season

Nov 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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After fumbling things at Wisconsin a week ago, can the Illini hold it down at home against the in-state rival Wildcats

Nov 15, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs the ball during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Illini are still gunning for a quality bowl and a win in their regular-season finale and rivalry game, so we ran our weekly sim to learn more

Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Hayden Eligon II (80) runs the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

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After an embarrassing performance in Madison last week, the Illini will be looking for a strong finish to the regular season at home

Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs the ball against Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Ricardo Hallman, left, and Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Aaron Witt (59) during the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

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The Illini were dominated in the trenches and outcoached in a humbling defeat that showed how far the program still has to go

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the second half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Top-10 overall junior college prospect TJ Taylor included Illinois among his top five schools on Wednesday

Nov 15, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini take the field before a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Will the Illini win their third consecutive game this week in Madison? We fired up the XBox to find out.

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Northeast Mississippi CC's Alfred Washington, rated the No. 7 JUCO offensive lineman in the nation, committed to Illinois on Tuesday

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Smith, from Division II Chowan University, could hop into an open quarterback competition in Champaign with one year of eligibility left

Nov 8, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers players carry American flags while jogging onto the field prior to the game against the Washington Huskies at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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The Illini will head to Madison this week looking for their eighth win of the season against a feisty Badgers team

Nov 15, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Hudson Clement (13) scores a touchdown on a catch and run during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Illini didn't score as many points as expected, but they still comfortably staved off the Terrapins

Nov 15, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Hudson Clement (13) reacts after a catch and run during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Illini (7-3) took care of business against the Terps (4-6), and as usual, social media had plenty to say

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The Illini (7-3) have again regained momentum, but we've spotted a few keys they'll need to focus on to keep it building

Oct 14, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) cuts by Maryland Terrapins linebacker Caleb Wheatland (44) for a first down during the second half at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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The Illini (6-3) haven't peaked as hoped, but they have a chance to go on a tear starting with the struggling Terps (4-5) on Saturday

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) celebrates his sack on Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Illini (6-3, 3-3 Big Ten) have a soft touch in Maryland (4-5, 1-5) at home Saturday – but they can't afford to overlook Malik Washington