Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illini Fans, You Asked and We Delivered: How Has Illinois Football Recruiting Improved Under Bret Bielema?

Ked's Recruiting Roundup

November 29, 2024

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Last Saturday, Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer notched his fifth fourth-quarter comeback victory, leading Illinois to a thrilling 38-31 win over Rutgers.

During our postgame podcast, a fan posed an intriguing question: How has Illinois football improved its ability to recruit top talent under head coach Bret Bielema?

This inquiry spurred interest among fans and led my colleague and podcast host, Mike Cagley, and I to discuss some of the high-profile recruiting victories Illinois has achieved since Bielema took the reins . . .

 

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