16 in the final AP poll of the 2024-25 college football season. It’s the highest end of season ranking for the Illini since 2001 and their 11th-best final ranking since the AP poll began in 1936.
Top-15 in-state prospect Jacob Alexander was the latest to announce a pledge for the Illini, giving Bret Bielema another talented edge presence and another big in-state recruiting win over several ...
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Joey Wagner and Ryan Easterling discuss Illinois football's recent recruiting roll in the Class of 2026 Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Joey Wagner and Ryan ...