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Big Ten Spotlight: Three programs on a roll in recruiting

Four-star Michael Clayton chose Illinois over offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Miami and others.

Greg Smith, National Recruiting Analyst
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Greg Smith, National Recruiting Analyst
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2024 Season Overview

Next GameNext Game
Next OpponentNext Opponent
Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	5th Big 10
WinsWins	10
LossesLosses	3
DrawsDraws	0
PPGPoints per Game	28.3
OPPGOpponent Points per Game	21.7
Head CoachHead Coach	Bret Bielema

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Big Ten Spotlight: Committed prospects on flip watch

Greg Smith, National Recruiting Analyst
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Greg Smith, National Recruiting Analyst
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Big Ten Spotlight: Six important visits to watch this spring

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Greg Smith, National Recruiting Analyst
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Must-get recruiting targets for each Big Ten program

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Greg Smith, National Recruiting Analyst
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Bret Bielema riding high after Illinois’ breakout 2024 season

Adam Gorney, National Recruiting Director
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Adam Gorney, National Recruiting Director
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Mike Neu

Former Ball State coach Mike Neu joins Illinois’ staff as senior offensive assistant

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Associated Press,

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Three Predictions: Ohio State, Illinois’ 2026 class, Cincere Johnson

Greg Smith, National Recruiting Analyst
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Greg Smith, National Recruiting Analyst
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Big Ten Spotlight: Three programs off to hot starts

Four-star quarterback Michael Clayton II is part of an impressive early 2026 haul for Illinois.

Greg Smith, National Recruiting Analyst
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Greg Smith, National Recruiting Analyst
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Ohio State

AP Top 25: Ohio State, Notre Dame are 1-2 in final poll; Georgia, Ole Miss, BYU ahead of playoff teams

Ohio State was No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 poll of the season after beating Notre Dame for its first national championship since 2014.

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Associated Press,