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Updated:

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Illini roster update: Newcomers arrive for the summer session

Illinois football newcomers begin arriving on campus this week for the summer session.

• Doug Bucshon

Game times announced for first three Illini games

The first three game times for the Illinois football team's 2025 schedule have been set, the B1G announced on Thursday.

• Doug Bucshon

Illinois offers four-star guard Reese Alston

Illinois is one of the latest offers for 2027 point guard Reese Alston from Houston (Texas) Second Baptist.

• Doug Bucshon

Rippey to play in prestigious overseas event

Update on Illinois recruiting target Deron Rippey Jr., a four-star wing from Blair Academy (NJ).

• Zach Smart

Recruiting Roundup: Predictions for five Illinois recruiting targets

Orange and Blue News offers predictions for five 2026 prospects on the Illinois recruiting board.

• Doug Bucshon

JOHN SUPINIE COLUMNS

With new contract signed, Bielema has opportunity for sustained success

Illinois has an opportunity for long-term success after Bret Bielema was signed to a contract extension.

• John Supinie

Illini great Deon Thomas weighs in on recruiting, Balkans connection

Illinois all-time leading scorer Deon Thomas weighs in on the Illini's heavy focus on European talent.

• John Supinie

Illini golf builds momentum with win in NCAA regionals on home course

Illinois golf has momentum heading to nationals after tying for first on its home course in Urbana

• John Supinie

TRANSFER PORTAL

Portal Commit: Illinois signs transfer tight end Christian Abney

Illinois signed former Ball State tight end Christian Abney.

• Doug Bucshon

Portal Commit: Illini add transfer wing Andrej Stojakovic

Brad Underwood added a big piece to the puzzle with a commitment from Cal transfer wing Andrej Stojakovic.

• Doug Bucshon

Portal Commit: Transfer kicker Lucas Osada picks Illinois

Illinois signed former North Carolina kicker Lucas Osada.

• Doug Bucshon

RECRUITING ROUNDUP

Recruiting Roundup: Illini welcome another round of visitors

Illinois welcomes six priority recruiting targets for official visits this weekend.

• Doug Bucshon

Recruiting Roundup: Predictions for five Illinois recruiting targets

Orange and Blue News offers predictions for five 2026 prospects on the Illinois recruiting board.

• Doug Bucshon

Recruiting Roundup: Top Illini hoops recruiting targets

Orange and Blue News breaks down the top recruiting targets for Illinois basketball

• Doug Bucshon

in other news

Illini roster update: Newcomers arrive for the summer session

Illinois football newcomers begin arriving on campus this week for the summer session.

• Doug Bucshon

Game times announced for first three Illini games

The first three game times for the Illinois football team's 2025 schedule have been set, the B1G announced on Thursday.

• Doug Bucshon

Illinois offers four-star guard Reese Alston

Illinois is one of the latest offers for 2027 point guard Reese Alston from Houston (Texas) Second Baptist.

• Doug Bucshon

Rippey to play in prestigious overseas event

Update on Illinois recruiting target Deron Rippey Jr., a four-star wing from Blair Academy (NJ).

• Zach Smart

Recruiting Roundup: Predictions for five Illinois recruiting targets

Orange and Blue News offers predictions for five 2026 prospects on the Illinois recruiting board.

• Doug Bucshon

JOHN SUPINIE COLUMNS

With new contract signed, Bielema has opportunity for sustained success

Illinois has an opportunity for long-term success after Bret Bielema was signed to a contract extension.

• John Supinie

Illini great Deon Thomas weighs in on recruiting, Balkans connection

Illinois all-time leading scorer Deon Thomas weighs in on the Illini's heavy focus on European talent.

• John Supinie

Illini golf builds momentum with win in NCAA regionals on home course

Illinois golf has momentum heading to nationals after tying for first on its home course in Urbana

• John Supinie

TRANSFER PORTAL

Portal Commit: Illinois signs transfer tight end Christian Abney

Illinois signed former Ball State tight end Christian Abney.

• Doug Bucshon

Portal Commit: Illini add transfer wing Andrej Stojakovic

Brad Underwood added a big piece to the puzzle with a commitment from Cal transfer wing Andrej Stojakovic.

• Doug Bucshon

Portal Commit: Transfer kicker Lucas Osada picks Illinois

Illinois signed former North Carolina kicker Lucas Osada.

• Doug Bucshon

RECRUITING ROUNDUP

Recruiting Roundup: Illini welcome another round of visitors

Illinois welcomes six priority recruiting targets for official visits this weekend.

• Doug Bucshon

Recruiting Roundup: Predictions for five Illinois recruiting targets

Orange and Blue News offers predictions for five 2026 prospects on the Illinois recruiting board.

• Doug Bucshon

Recruiting Roundup: Top Illini hoops recruiting targets

Orange and Blue News breaks down the top recruiting targets for Illinois basketball

• Doug Bucshon

JOHN SUPINIE COLUMNS

With new contract signed, Bielema has opportunity for sustained success

Illinois has an opportunity for long-term success after Bret Bielema was signed to a contract extension.

• John Supinie

Illini great Deon Thomas weighs in on recruiting, Balkans connection

Illinois all-time leading scorer Deon Thomas weighs in on the Illini's heavy focus on European talent.

• John Supinie

Illini golf builds momentum with win in NCAA regionals on home course

Illinois golf has momentum heading to nationals after tying for first on its home course in Urbana

• John Supinie

in other news

Illini roster update: Newcomers arrive for the summer session

Illinois football newcomers begin arriving on campus this week for the summer session.

• Doug Bucshon

Game times announced for first three Illini games

The first three game times for the Illinois football team's 2025 schedule have been set, the B1G announced on Thursday.

• Doug Bucshon

Illinois offers four-star guard Reese Alston

Illinois is one of the latest offers for 2027 point guard Reese Alston from Houston (Texas) Second Baptist.

• Doug Bucshon

TRANSFER PORTAL

Portal Commit: Illinois signs transfer tight end Christian Abney

Illinois signed former Ball State tight end Christian Abney.

• Doug Bucshon

Portal Commit: Illini add transfer wing Andrej Stojakovic

Brad Underwood added a big piece to the puzzle with a commitment from Cal transfer wing Andrej Stojakovic.

• Doug Bucshon

Portal Commit: Transfer kicker Lucas Osada picks Illinois

Illinois signed former North Carolina kicker Lucas Osada.

• Doug Bucshon

RECRUITING ROUNDUP

Recruiting Roundup: Illini welcome another round of visitors

Illinois welcomes six priority recruiting targets for official visits this weekend.

• Doug Bucshon

Recruiting Roundup: Predictions for five Illinois recruiting targets

Orange and Blue News offers predictions for five 2026 prospects on the Illinois recruiting board.

• Doug Bucshon

Recruiting Roundup: Top Illini hoops recruiting targets

Orange and Blue News breaks down the top recruiting targets for Illinois basketball

• Doug Bucshon