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Carson Boyd learning to be 'levelheaded from the neck up' as he competes for, prepares for Illini QB2 role
57+ min ago (156+ words) 247Sports CHAMPAIGN — Carson Boyd had a front-row seat to how to be a successful Big Ten quarterback last season. As a freshman, Boyd was a passenger on Luke Altmyer's last ride, a fall that solidified Altmyer as one of the most…...
Transfer QB Katin Houser brings fastest release time in college football to Illinois
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (53+ words) KWQC Transfer QB Katin Houser brings fastest release time in college football to Illinois Iowa quarterback battle on display at Kids’ Day Video of pursuit before officer shot; suspect still at large Muscatine police officer shot, suspect still at large...
Why Bret Bielema Was 'Pissed Off' by a Preseason Award Watch List Snub
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (681+ words) Preseason award watch lists are sugar candy for fans: They're sweet – but ultimately there isn't much substance there.Sure, if a player cracks one, it means they're expected – key word: expected – to excel. But these preseason lists are often longer…...
Two Illinois Defenders Get NFL Prediction Ahead of 2026 Season
10+ hour, 9+ min ago (495+ words) Illinois football ranked near the middle-of-the-pack nationally in scoring defense, yards per play, and total defense last season, a solid but ultimately disappointing performance. Last year's defensive coordinator Aaron Henry was given the benefit of the doubt by the Notre…...
Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Incensed by Preseason Award Snub
7+ hour, 4+ min ago (457+ words) The Illinois Fighting Illini football team is flying under the radar heading into the 2026 college football season after two strong years that ended in bowl game victories. The Illini have reloaded at the quarterback position with Katin Houser of East…...
Max Weisbrod commits to Northern Illinois
12+ hour, 35+ min ago (264+ words) 2022 DAHS graduate Max Weisbrod will play at NCAA Division I Northern Illinois this season. DeForest boys' basketball alum Max Weisbrod will have one final stop in his college career. On Saturday, Aug. 15, Weisbrod announced on social media that he has…...
Notes: Pair of 'pro guys' anchor Illinois secondary
16+ hour, 19+ min ago (857+ words) Illinois defensive back Matthew Bailey (7) during practice at Gies Memorial Stadium on Monday morning. CHAMPAIGN — Ronnie Bradford spent the 2025 season with the Miami Dolphins. It was a return to the NFL for Illinois' new secondary coach after following up his…...
Can't Wait For Saturday | Supportive coaches give Illini hope in AP poll
1+ day, 3+ min ago (303+ words) Illinois coach Bret Bielema talked to reporters Thursday at his team's annual Media Day. I have eight Big Ten teams ranked in my preseason AP Top 25: Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, Washington, Southern California, Penn State and Iowa. The full…...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Who's Illinois' next best draft prospect?
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (408+ words) Illinois freshman guard Quentin Coleman gets up shots at Ubben Basketball Complex. The Los Angeles Clippers turned first-round pick Keaton Wagler into their leading man for their schedule release this week. Crazy to think a year ago at this time…...
How 5th-year DBs Xavier Scott and Matthew Bailey worked their way back to lead an experienced Illini secondary
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (1147+ words) CHAMPAIGN — If all had gone according to plan, Xavier Scott would have been the latest in a recent group of Illinois defensive backs to be drafted into the NFL this past spring. Scott was a first-team All-Big Ten selection as…...