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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

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.

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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.

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Nov 14, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before the tip of the game with the Colgate Raiders at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Illini target Zhang has been a star for Veritas Prep this year, and he has seen his stock soar as a result

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

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Illinois offered three-star offensive lineman Ian Walker on Friday and state-champ safety Jake Thies on Monday

Feb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Lamar Wilkerson (3) keeps the ball from Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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A former Illini great visited Champaign and wound up prepping his old program to face the Big Ten's leading scorer

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

Jan 29, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Washington Huskies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Illini are shooting their shot with Nasir Anderson, widely considered the top point guard in the class of 2027

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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

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The Illini are building off a strong season by turning their attention to the 2027 class, extending an early offer to a talented 2027 prospect

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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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

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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The Illini earned the commitment of 2027 wing Mason Martin on Friday. Here's everything to know about the addition.

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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

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

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

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

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