Former Wisconsin defensive lineman discusses transfer to Illinois, Jim Leonhard’s role
Former Wisconsin defensive lineman James Thompson Jr. met with the media on Friday for the first time since transferring to ...
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Big Ten Recruiting Scoreboard: Bret Bielema bowl dustup helps Illinois surge past Nebraska
As Nebraska slowly builds its next class, a Citrus Bowl imbroglio helped Bret Bielema and Illinois break out on the 2026 ...
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Football: Zach Kittley announces his official on-field coaching staff for the upcoming season
Florida Atlantic University’s football announced on their Instagram on Monday night that FAU football head coach Zach Kittley ...
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'He'll play in the NFL': Illinois coach heaps praise on downstate football recruit after visit
Bret Bielema came away from his Saturday visit to central Illinois very impressed. The Illinois head football coach addressed the media Sunday, heaping on some high praise for the talent of the ...
Illinois Football Flips Former Air Force Commitment LB Jack Paris
Coach Bret Bielema and the Illinois football program rounded out its 2025 recruiting class Monday, two days before national ...
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Illinois bolsters 2026 class with highest recruit of Bielema era
It’s officially the offseason for college football, over a month since Illinois’ last game. The good news continues, as head coach Bret Bielema and his staff added another recruit, cornerback Victor ...