en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Illinois Fighting Illini Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/news Illini coaches sing his praises ahead of NFL draft Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:36:59 GMT BOB ASMUSSEN asmussen@news-gazette.com https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56362777 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56362777 false false Illinois should have multiple players selected in NFL draft for the fourth time in five years Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:36:52 GMT SCOTT RICHEY srichey@news-gazette.com https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56362776 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56362776 false false Mendoza is the clear-cut No. 1 pick, but who comes after? Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:36:43 GMT JOE VOZZELLI jvozzelli@news-gazette.com https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56362774 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56362774 false false Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:07:41 GMT Fighting Illini at OrangeandBlueNews (On3.com) https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56362090 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56362090 false false Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:07:25 GMT Fighting Illini at OrangeandBlueNews (On3.com) https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56362084 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56362084 false false Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:07:11 GMT Fighting Illini at OrangeandBlueNews (On3.com) https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56362080 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56362080 false false Illinois has one likely top-100 pick and several players who could get drafted on Day 3 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:01:20 GMT Jeremy Werner https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56362018 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56362018 true false --Indiana will close out their first spring session as national football champions with their spring game Thursday night. Head coach Curt Cignetti has focused on defense. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/48551331/hoosiers-defense-even-better-more-depth-spring --Nebraska coach Matt Rhule is tired of hearing about the Huskers' challenging 2026 schedule: https://www.si.com/college/nebraska/football/nebraska-isn-t-running-from-its-schedule-it-s-recruiting-with-it-2026 --One expert weighs in on why star quarterback Dante Moore skipped […] Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:38:02 GMT larryilliniguys-com https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56361750 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56361750 false false Illinois quarterbacks coach Art Sitkowski discusses the quarterback room and his development as a coach. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:43:16 GMT Illini Inquirer: Illinois on 247Sports https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56360201 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56360201 false false Illinois tight end Christian Abney discusses spring practices. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:43:02 GMT Illini Inquirer: Illinois on 247Sports https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56360198 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56360198 false false Illinois left tackle Christian Martin discusses spring practices. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:42:45 GMT Illini Inquirer: Illinois on 247Sports https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56360195 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56360195 false false Entering his fifth season Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:15:58 GMT BOB ASMUSSEN asmussen@news-gazette.com https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56354259 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56354259 false false Illinois has made Marbrey an early priority for its Class of 2028 quarterback pursuits Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:30:19 GMT Jeremy Werner https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56353337 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56353337 true false Before Luke Altmyer gets ready to see what NFL team takes a chance on him this week ahead of the three-day NFL draft, we asked the former Illinois quarterback about his past three seasons playing for the Illini. Here's what… Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:57:03 GMT BOB ASMUSSEN asmussen@news-gazette.com https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56353030 https://sportspyder.com/cf/illinois-fighting-illini-football/articles/56353030 false false