The Fighting Illini added to their already-touted 2026 recruiting class by landing a four-star safety from Texas.

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Paris is one of five area players in Illinois' 22-member 2025 class, joining Homewood-Flossmoor edge rusher Cameron Brooks, Eisenhower safety Andre Lovett, Andrew offensive lineman Michael McDonough ...

Jacob Alexander, a defensive end, had 14 Division I offers, 13 from Power Four conferences, including Michigan before going ...

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Illinois has welcomed nearly a dozen collegiate transfers to the football program, looking to build upon the Illini’s ...

With the transfer portal window in the rearview, signing day right around the corner and spring practice not long after that, ...

Illinois football continues its productive recruiting offseason. The Illini landed the highest-ranked prep recruit of the ...

The release of the NCAA’s findings on Michigan’s recruiting, sign-stealing, and advanced in-person scouting scandal has rocked the college football world. The N ...

Illinois coach Bret Bielema is feeling great. The Illini are coming off their first 10-win season since 2001. A junior day ...

Head coach Bret Bielema and his staff brought in another recruit, cornerback Victor Singleton, on Saturday evening.