Category: Illinois Fighting Illini Football Recruiting

Illinois 4-star QB commit Kamden Lopati continues to land offers

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Illinois went to the Beehive State to land an early commitment from West Valley City (Utah) West four-star quarterback Kamden Lopati back in July. Almost seven months later, Lopati remains locked in with the Illini. That has not stopped other programs from gauging his interest in their respective programs, however. Lopati’s offer list has continued […]

Where the top 2026 Illinois recruits signed this cycle

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… When it comes to high school football talent in the Midwest, Illinois always packs a punch. That’s the case when looking at the 2026 cycle. According to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies, there are 11 blue-chip prospects from Illinois. They are all headed to notable Power Four […]

Where the top interior offensive lineman recruits in the 2026 class signed

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The offensive tackle group headlined most of the high-profile recruiting battles in the trenches this cycle, but the 2026 class has also produced some impressive offensive linemen on the interior. Of the top 200 overall prospects in the 2026 cycle, 11 are listed as an IOL. The biggest headline amongst the top recruits at the […]

Final 2026 Big Ten Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… There was little meat left on the bone in the 2026 cycle heading into the February National Signing Day, but a few moves were still made around the Big Ten. USC has finished with the nation’s No. 1 class. Oregon has been busier than most heading into the finish line and has now passed up […]

High-upside 2026 QB Michael Clayton officially signs with Illinois

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Six-foot-four, 200-pound quarterback Michael Clayton signed with Illinois on Wednesday. The three-star-rated signal-caller committed to the Illini about a month ago and believes in what’s being built in Champagne with head coach Bret Bielema, offensive coordinator Barry Lunney, and co-quarterbacks coach Artur Sitkowski. “Coach Lunny, Coach Art, and Coach Bieliema, those three recruited me harder […]

Top Ohio recruits in the 2026 Rivals Industry Rankings

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Ohio continues to produce rock-solid talent, making it one of the premier second-tier states in the high school football world. The 2026 cycle is no different. There are 17 blue-chip prospects in the Buckeye State this cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies. All 17 of […]