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Brad Underwood On Illini Freshman Kasparas Jakučionis: "He's An Ultimate Playmaker"

Illinois coach Brad Underwood simply refers to him as "KJ." Maybe it's because his last name is tough to pronounce. Maybe it's because he resembles former NBA point guard Kevin Johnson on the court.

An Update On Status Of Illinois' James And Josh Kreutz For Season Opener Vs. EIU

The Illinois Fighting Illini expect to have two key cogs for the season opener against Eastern Illinois. Illini coach Bret Bielema announced center Josh Kreutz and linebacker James Kreutz are available Thursday.

Despite "Rec League" Looks, Illini QB Luke Altmyer Has Some Wheels

Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer is never mistaken for Lamar Jackson. He is most valuable to the Illini as a passer first but it doesn't mean he is unable to scramble or run the ball when needed.

Illinois Football: 3 Bold Predictions for the 2024 Season

Illinois Football is heading into what seems like a crossroads year. It is year four of the Bret Bielema era and fans are looking for that next step. Bielema has delivered so far as the head man at Illinois.

Illinois Expecting A Confident Luke Altmyer At QB This Season

Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. says quarterback Luke Altmyer is showing confidence after fall camp. He expects it to show during the season opener against Eastern Illinois Thursday.

Illini Football: Barry Lunney Jr’s Special Connection to EIU

Illini Football Offensive Coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. addressed the media on Friday (8/24) prior to Thursday’s (8/29) week one kickoff vs Eastern Illinois.

Illinois Could Have An Edge In Landing Big-Time 2026 TE Recruit JC Anderson Of Mt. Zion

Most times, college football coaches have to put in extra work to sway a recruit. That may not be the case with Mt. Zion tight end JC Anderson and the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Illinois 2025 WR Recruit Brayden Trimble Excited About Enrolling Early

Mt. Zion receiver Braylen Trimble is 100 percent focused on helping his high school compete for an Illinois state title this season. That said, he can't help but look toward the future.

Illinois Football: Injury Report Update Entering Eastern Illinois Week

Bret Bielema provided an update on the current Illinois Football injury report, in preparation for week one’s matchup vs the Eastern Illinois Panthers.

Bret Bielema Gives Eastern Illinois Its Respect, Calls Week 1 'Marquee Game'

Coach Bret Bielema knows the stakes entering Illinois' Week 1 game against Eastern Illinois in Champaign. Coming off a 5-7 season last year in which several games were decided by a touchdown or fewer, including a season-finale defeat against Northwestern to end the year.

Illinois Basketball Coach Brad Underwood Brings Energy to Sights and Sounds

Illinois basketball head coach, Brad Underwood, brought his usual fun energy to the Welcome Week event, Sights and Sounds. The 2024 welcome week closed off with its popular “Sights and Sounds” where Illini students get into Memorial Stadium.

Illinois Basketball Is a Top Dog in The NIL World

Josh Whitman has been highly proactive in the ever-changing state of college athletics, assisting the Illinois Basketball team in becoming a top dog in the developing world of NIL.

Illinois DL Ezekiel Holmes Looks To Finish Journey He Started With Dennis Briggs Jr.

Illinois linebacker Ezekiel Holmes and fellow defensive lineman Dennis Briggs Jr have shared a mutual journey. Both began their college careers in 2018.

Brad Underwood Points To Marquee Home Games As 'Important' For Illinois

Coach Brad Underwood is already looking toward the future for his Illinois program, starting this season with a fresh mindset and newer goals of making another deep NCAA Tournament run.

Illinois Fighting Illini Announce Non-Conference Basketball Schedule

The Illinois men's basketball team officially released their non-conference schedule for tis season on Tuesday. They play 11 non-conference matchups with nine of them being against prior NCAA Tournament participants.

Bret Bielema Points To 'West Coast Flavor' As Positive For Illinois, Big Ten

Coach Bret Bielema recognizes his Illinois football program faces uphill challenges this season because of the new teams. USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington joined the conference after long stints in the Pac-12.

Illini Punter Hugh Robertson Hopes To Not Be A Green Dot Player

In the game of football, some players have a green dot on the back of their helmets. It is to signify the players who are allowed to use a radio to communicate with the sidelines.

2025 NBA Draft: Illinois Freshman Tandem Look to Dominate in Big Ten

Brad Underwood's Fighting Illini landed two major prospects in the 2025 freshman class in guard Kasparas Jakucionis (Lithuania) and wing Will Riley, two players that have extremely high pedigree and could both find themselves in the first round of the NBA Draft in 2025.