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Illinois secures quality depth in the transfer portal with a Football Championship Subdivision product looking to compete with a Big Ten Conference program. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

April 19, 2025

Less than 12 hours after completing its spring football season, Illinois has once again gone to the Football Championship Subdivision level to add depth to its offensive line for the upcoming 2025 season. 

Friends,

Things just got interesting on Thursday. 

Andrej Stojakovic, the former 5-star McDonalds All-American recruit and son of former NBA star Peja Stojakovic, entered his name in the transfer portal with a "do not contact" tag. Which would lend one to believe that the 6'7" Cal forward has an idea where he is headed.

National pundits have listed Illinois, Auburn, Duke, and North Carolina as his possible destination. But what do IlliniGuys insiders Brad Sturdy and Kedric Prince have to say about it?

It's been interesting to say the least. The very latest recruiting news on our premium message forums. Here are some other notes posted by Sturdy on Thursday:

Ethan Moczulski, who holds the record for the longest converted field goal in Illini football history, has filed paperwork to enter the post-spring transfer portal. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

April 17, 2025

The player who holds the record for the longest field goal in University of Illinois football history has elected to do his kicking somewhere else for the remainder of his college eligibility. 

The 5-foot-9 Strain, a four-year player who redshirted in 2021, will have one season of eligibility remaining after missing the spring practice season following shoulder surgery.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

April 17, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Tyler Strain has elected to play his final season of eligibility somewhere other than Illinois.

The plan is for 3-star 2026 prospect Tony Balanganayi from Palatine (Ill.) High School to transition to a full-time defensive lineman at the college level with the Illini.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

April 17, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The newest commitment of the Illinois 2026 recruiting class will be started in Terrance Jamison’s defensive line room.

While at his annual Coaches vs. Cancer event at Gordyville USA, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood stresses his desire for Ben Humrichous to play another season with the Illini.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 18, 2025

(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — If all things remain equal and the same, the Illinois men’s basketball coaching staff wants Ben Humrichous back on the roster for a second consecutive season.

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting April […]

By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

April 16, 2025

(Editor's note: the following includes the update Brad shared with IlliniGuys members on our premium board this morning. Sign up for up-to-the-minute updates.)

Dame Sarr is going to declare for the NBA Draft

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

April 16, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – When the transfer portal opened on March 24, IlliniGuys urged fans to buckle up for what was sure to be a wild ride during Portal Kombat. But no one could have predicted one of the earliest surprises, former Illini guard Adam Miller entering the portal and expressing interest in returning to Illinois.

Illinois running back Josh McCray, who had 114 yards and two touchdowns, in the 21-17 victory over South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl, plans to enter the transfer portal.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

April 15, 2025

The leading rusher of Illinois’ 2024 season and the most valuable player selection of the 2024 Citrus Bowl will not be on the Illini’s roster for the upcoming 2025 season.

Illinois uses a light-work Monday evening session to get corrections made from last weekend’s closed scrimmage session inside Memorial Stadium.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

April 15, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good evening and welcome to the 13th spring football practice for the Illinois program for the 2025 season in the fifth campaign of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.

This low-intensity 90-minute practice session was held in Memorial Stadium without players in shoulder pads (just spider pads) and no full-contact hitting. The session was attended by several high-dollar donating ICON members and several season-ticket holding members of the 77 Club.

After winning the Big Ten Conference’s Sixth Man of […]

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
April 14, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Once again, the state of Florida has delivered for the Illinois football program. Early this morning, defensive back Almirian Thomas announced his commitment to the Fighting Illini. While sources close to the program expected the decision, Thomas was so excited he couldn’t wait any longer to make his announcement public.

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting April […]

Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis will attempt to become the […]