University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Football
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Football
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Miles Scott to throw first pitch at White Sox Illini Night
Illinois defensive back Miles Scott is set to throw the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox Illini Night on May 20.
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Six Illini players move to the NFL following the 2025 Draft
Following wide receiver Pat Bryant's selection by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, five additional former Illinois players are making their way to the NFL.
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Illinois students get chance to kick for free 2025 season football tickets
University of Illinois students who are season ticket holders for the Fighting Illini football team have a chance to win their tickets for the 2025 season.
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Terry Hawthorne named Illinois director of defensive player personnel
Former Illini defensive back Terry Hawthorne has been appointed as the Director of Defensive Player Personnel for Illinois, head coach Bret Bielema announced recently.
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Illinois football hires Simpkins as director of offensive player personnel
Eddie Simpkins has been appointed as the Director of Offensive Player Personnel for the Illinois football program, as announced by head coach Bret Bielema.
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Natalie Woch returns to Illinois as director of recruiting operations
University of Illinois graduate Natalie Woch has been appointed as the Director of Recruiting Operations for the university's football program, according to head coach Bret Bielema.
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Record number of players qualify for 2025 Hampshire Honor Society
The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) has announced the largest membership ever for the 2025 Hampshire Honor Society.
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Major League Baseball hosts Illini Nights for Illinois fans across three games
Illinois' annual Illini Nights at major MLB parks are set to occur during May and June 2025.
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Harper Cole joins Illinois football as offensive skill and special teams assistant
Illinois football has announced the appointment of Harper Cole as the new offensive skill and special teams assistant, according to head coach Bret Bielema.
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Blake Smithback named offensive front assistant for Illinois football program
Blake Smithback has been appointed as the offensive front assistant for the Illinois football program, announced Bret Bielema, the head coach.
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Memorial Stadium announces seat selection dates for upcoming football season
The Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, is preparing for the 2025 football season with an online seat selection process scheduled from March 25 to April 30.
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Illinois hires Matt Ellerbrock as new assistant linebackers coach
Matt Ellerbrock has been appointed as the assistant linebackers coach for the Illinois football program, according to an announcement made by head coach Bret Bielema.
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Pat Bryant receives Loren Tate Media Award for excellence on and off field
Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant has been awarded the Loren Tate Media Award, recognizing his cooperation with local media and professional integrity.
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James White joins Illinois football as assistant running backs coach
Three-time Super Bowl champion James White has been appointed as the assistant running backs coach for the Illinois football program.
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Antonio James joins Fighting Illini as assistant defensive line coach
Former Illini defensive lineman Antonio James has been appointed as the assistant defensive line coach for the Illinois football program, as announced by head coach Bret Bielema.
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Artur Sitkowski named co-quarterbacks coach for Fighting Illini
Artur Sitkowski has been promoted to co-quarterbacks coach for the Fighting Illini, as announced by head coach Bret Bielema.
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Joe Kim joins Illinois football staff as skill development coordinator
Joe Kim, a seasoned consultant and coach with over three decades of NFL experience, has joined the Illinois football team as the Skill Development Coordinator.
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Pat Bryant competes at NFL Combine with strong performance
Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant participated in the NFL Combine on Saturday, showcasing his skills in front of coaches, general managers, and scouts.
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Nate McNeal returns as executive director for Illini football evaluations
Nate McNeal has been appointed as the Executive Director of Player Evaluations and Acquisitions for the Illinois football team, as announced by head coach Bret Bielema.
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Illinois promotes Alex Panos to co-outside linebackers coach
Alex Panos has been promoted to co-outside linebackers coach for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini, as announced by head coach Bret Bielema.