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Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Bret Bielema’s quarterback room competence is what keeps Illinois football afloat

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Luke Altmyer keeps building his Illinois football legend

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Lone Illinois offensive star on 2025 Maxwell Award Watch List for Fighting Illini

Illinois Football Recruiting

Monster in-state 4-star OL schedules unofficial visit with Fighting Illini

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Chicago Bears Introduce Ben Johnson as Head Coach

Chicago Bears missed the boat when it came to imitating Illinois

Jul 23, 2025; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) during Denver Broncos Training Camp. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Pat Bryant starting fast could be in order for the Denver Broncos

Oct 11, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, US; Illinois women's head coach Shauna Green speaks to the media during the Big Ten media days at Target Center.

Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood could take recruiting notes from Shauna Green

Mar 5, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) during a time out in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Terrence Shannon Jr. has the scoring chops the Minnesota Timberwolves need

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Jan 2, 2023; Tampa, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema takes the field fro the the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Illinois football shocks recruiting world with massive quarterback commit

Illinois v Nebraska

Illinois football players with the most to gain during the 2025 season

Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches players warm up before a game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

New metric will have Illinois fresh for a run at the College Football Playoff

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines.

NFL franchise seemingly copies the Fighting Illini's throwback uniforms

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UCLA v Illinois

Illinois basketball tapping into familiar recruiting territory for elite guard

IUPUI v Illinois

Massive 2027 recruit now a prime Illinois basketball target

Illinois v Maryland

Illinois basketball enters recruitment for fast-rising phenom

Illinois v Ohio State X

Former Illinois basketball head coach hospitalized

Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema hugs running back Josh McCray (6) before the first half at Memorial Stadium.

Illinois Football Recruiting

Jacob Eberhart reason behind his commitment will have Illinois fans in tears

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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood is shown during the second half of their second-round NCAA men’s basketball tournament game Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Brad Underwood misses out on 4-star small forward to Big Ten rival

Illinois v Iowa

Every rock being turned over, as Illinois basketball looks for 2026 big man

Illinois v Indiana

The big man hunt continues, as Illinois basketball eyes top center in 2026

Michigan State v Illinois

Illinois basketball one of the first to see massive potential in 4-star recruit

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Toronto Raptors v Chicago Bulls

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Ayo Dosunmu trade rumors could set up fun Illinois backcourt in the NBA

The 153rd Open - Day Two

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Illinois golf’s incredible major flame still lit as The Open wraps up

Dec 2, 2006; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Illinois Illini head coach Bruce Weber against the Arizona Wildcats at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-US Presswire Copyright Rick Scuteri

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Remembering the Miracle on Mannheim: Illinois’ historic 2005 comeback against Arizona

NCAA Frozen Four - Notre Dame v Boston College

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Is a Division I hockey team on the horizon for Illinois?

Illini head coach Brad Underwood, in orange, and associate head coach Orlando Antigua greet fans at the Class 3A Washington Sectional semifinal Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Illinois Basketball Recruiting

Brad Underwood needs to lean into 'FamILLy' to land No. 15 prospect in class of 2026

South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Illinois Football

Top 5 most underrated Illinois football players in College Football 26

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Why Illinois' College Football 26 roster signals a big 2025 season

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Possible reunion with Miami Heat could have Kasparas Jakucionis learning from LeBron

2025 NBA Summer League - Washington Wizards v Phoenix Suns

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A confident Will Riley is a scary Will Riley for the Washington Wizards

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden.

Illinois Basketball

Former Illinois star repping the Fighting Illini during banner NBA Summer League game

Mar 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) prepares to play the Orlando Magic at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Terrence Shannon Jr. is cementing his NBA status with the Minnesota Timberwolves

Feb 10, 2008; Columbus, OH, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Eric Gordon (23) drives against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half at Value City Arena. The Hoosiers beat the Buckeyes 59-53. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

All-Time Basketball Lists

Top 10 Illinois basketball recruiting misses since the turn of the century