Category: Illinois Fighting Illini

Ranking college football’s biggest spenders on private jet travel per Front Office Sports

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… College football programs across the country are using private jets all the time. They are unavoidable at this point, needing to get to different places in a short period of time. Between recruiting, hiring new coaches, or even personal use, the money can begin to add up. But which school was the biggest spender on […]

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 […]

Big Ten vs. SEC: Josh Pate explains where college football supremacy currently sits

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The great debate regarding which conference — the Big Ten or the SEC — reigns over college football might not be much of a debate anymore. Especially given the SEC’s dismal 4-10 bowl record this offseason. That bowl record looks even worse in games between the SEC and other Power Four teams, with the Southeastern […]

Illinois defensive lineman Angelo McCullom commits to transfer to Texas A&M

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Angelo McCullom has committed to transfer to the Texas A&M Aggies, On3 has learned. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining. Angelo McCullom played his high school football at Pickerington North in Ohio. There, he was a three-star recruit in the Class of 2024. He was the 1,274th-ranked player overall […]

Illinois transfer WR Malik Elzy commits to LSU

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Illinois transfer wide receiver Malik Elzy has committed to SEC rival LSU. On3’s Pete Nakos reported the news. Elzy played in just four games this season, where he hauled in seven catches for 84 yards. He departed the program following Illinois‘ win over No. 21 USC on Sept. 27 and entered the Portal. Prior to enrolling […]

College Football TV Ratings: Top 10 most-watched non-CFP bowl games of 2025-26 season

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Through the first part of Bowl Season, ESPN announced its non-College Football Playoff TV ratings surged. That trend continued through the rest of the bowl games. Across the 33 non-CFP bowl games that aired on ESPN networks, viewership increased by 13% year-over-year, the network announced. The Citrus Bowl between Michigan and Texas led the charge, […]

Offers pouring in for Transfer Portal OL Brock Riker who gives the latest on his process

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Texas State offensive lineman Brock Riker has quickly become one of the most sought-after players at his position since entering the Transfer Portal on Friday. Scholarships are flowing in. Alabama, Penn State, Oklahoma, Illinois, South Carolina, Utah, Florida, Houston, UNC and Kansas State have all offered. More opportunities are likely to come for the 6-foot-4, […]

Tennessee vs. Illinois: Time, Date, TV Channel, 2025 Music City Bowl Preview

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… It’s bowl season, which means we have a lot of football to watch between Dec. 13 and Jan. 19! Ohio State, Utah, Georgia Southern, Army, Texas A&M — and just about everyone in between — will take part in a total of 47 games that will ultimately conclude with the 2026 CFP National Championship. NESN […]

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 […]