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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

Illinois Football Signs Three Additional Transfers to Bolster 2026 Class

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 6, 2026

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Matthew Bailey (7) tackles Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer (16) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Matthew Bailey Announces Return to Illinois Football – Why it Matters

Pranav Hegde

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Jan 5, 2026

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

Illinois Football Signs Quarterback Maurice Smith Jr. – Or Did It?

Pranav Hegde

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Jan 5, 2026

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.

Illinois Signs Wisconsin Transfer Center Jake Renfro to Stabilize Offensive Line

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 5, 2026

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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

Illinois Signs East Carolina Quarterback Transfer Katin Houser – What It Means

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 4, 2026

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

Expert Predicts Illinois to Land Heralded Transfer Quarterback Katin Houser

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 4, 2026

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

Illinois Football Offers Three FCS Transfers – How Do They Fit in?

Jared Shlensky

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Jan 4, 2026

Oct 16, 2025; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; East Carolina Pirates quarterback Katin Houser (4) runs with the ball against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the second half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Two college football programs emerge as landing spots for 3,000-yard QB in transfer portal

Tucker Harlin

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Jan 3, 2026

Nov 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood walks to the court before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood on the Power of Illinois Athletics' Success: 'Winning's Contagious'

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 3, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before an NCAA game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Takes More Personnel Losses Through the Transfer Portal

Pranav Hegde

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Jan 3, 2026

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

Three More Illinois Football Players Are Set to Transfer – What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Jan 2, 2026

New Kansas State wide receivers coach Thad Ward during his first stint with the program in 2022.

Wildcats expected to hire veteran Big Ten coach to Klein's staff

Jacob Davis

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Jan 1, 2026

Illinois kicker David Olano (24) carries the Music City Bowl trophy after his field goal secured the win over Tennessee in an NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Illinois Kicker David Olano Enters the Transfer Portal – What It Means

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 1, 2026

Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates his touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

How Luke Altmyer Changed Illinois Football for the Long Haul

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 31, 2025

Illinois players take the field for the Music City Bowl against Tennessee for an NCAA football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Social Media Buzzes After Illinois' Music City Bowl Win Over Tennessee

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 30, 2025

Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws a pass against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois' Dramatic Win Over Tennessee

Jason Langendorf

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Dec 30, 2025

Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) hauls in a reception in the first quarter in an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.

Top 5 transfer portal landing spots for Florida WR Eugene Wilson III

Ryan Young

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Dec 30, 2025

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema poses in front of Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, where his Illini will face Tennessee in Tuesday's Music City Bowl.

Non-CFP Bowls Don't Matter? Tell That to Illinois' Bret Bielema

Jason Langendorf

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Dec 30, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

Why Tennessee Coach Josh Heupel Has 'Great Respect' for Illinois' Luke Altmyer

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 29, 2025

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