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- Brinkoetter Named Director of Football Nutrition Mar 2, 2021Brinkoetter oversees all of the nutrition needs for football, providing fueling, performance nutrition education, and counseling services to the student-athletes.
- Hansen Announces Return to Illinois Mar 1, 2021Hansen led the nation in takeaways over the last two seasons (14) and will be one of the most accomplished linebackers to return to the Big Ten and college football in 2021.
- Pierson Named Director of Football Branding and Creative Media Feb 27, 2021Pierson oversees all branding of the football team, recruiting content, and leads the Illini's efforts on name, image, and likeness reform.
- Kaiser Named Director of College Personnel and NFL Liaison Feb 25, 2021Kaiser will develop and manage Illinois' collegiate personnel department, encompassing student-athlete oversight, development, and roster management, while also acting as the Illinois football team's liaison to the NFL, Canadian Football League, and all other professional leagues and events, including the NFL Combine, Pro Days, and senior all-star games. He also educates Illini student-athletes through the […]
- McNeal Named Illini Football's Director of Recruiting Feb 24, 2021McNeal has been hired as Director of Recruiting after serving as Director of High School Relations for the Illini from 2016-18. McNeal spent the 2019 and 2020 seasons at Temple as Director of Player Personnel, overseeing all recruiting efforts for the Owls.
- Embleton Promoted to Executive Director of Personnel and Recruiting Feb 24, 2021Embleton is in his ninth season on the recruiting staff at Illinois in 2021.
- 2021 Illini Season Opener Moved from Dublin to Champaign Feb 17, 2021Following extensive consultation with the Irish government, medical authorities and the administrative staffs at Illinois and Nebraska, the 2021 season opening football game scheduled for August 28 between the Fighting Illini and Cornhuskers will not be played at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Preston Pearson: From College Hardwood to NFL Legend Feb 17, 2021Preston Pearson downplays the significant role he played during the Golden Era of the National Football League. "I am the unsung, unheard of Pearson," quipped the personable NFL legend.
- Former Illini Reggie Corbin Signs with CFL’s BC Lions Feb 16, 2021Former Illinois star running back Reggie Corbin signed a professional contract with the Canadian Football League's BC Lions, the team announced Tuesday.
- Bret Bielema Takes Reins of Fighting Illini Football Dec 19, 2020The Prophetstown, Illinois native has 24 years of collegiate coaching experience and three Big Ten titles.