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Illini in the NFL | Week 1 Rosters
23 former Illini are active for Week 1
Fighting Illini Set to Host Lindenwood, Play Home-and-Home Series vs. Marquette
The Illini will host two matches at Huff Hall: Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT vs. Lindenwood and Sunday at 3 p.m. CT vs. Marquette.
Illinois vs. Duke Sold Out
Illinois has sold out five of its last eight games at Gies Memorial Stadium.
Illinois, Duke Set for Premier Big Ten/ACC Matchup
Illinois is set to host reigning ACC champion Duke on Saturday afternoon.
Fighting Illini Record Resounding Road Sweep Over Rice
The Fighting Illini hit .494 as a team, their most efficient percentage since 2018, while securing their second sweep in as many days.
Illinois Opens Rice Invitational With Dominant Sweep Over McNeese State
Hitting .366 as a team, the Illini saw three players finish with double-digit kills.
Illinois Heads to Houston for Rice Invitational
The Illini will take on McNeese State on Saturday at 1 p.m. CT and Rice on Sunday at 2 p.m. CT.
Former Illini Cheerleader David Mizer Establishes Cheerleading Scholarship Fund
Former University of Illinois cheerleader David A. Mizer has established the David A. Mizer Cheerleading Education Fund, creating a new scholarship opportunity for members of the Fighting Illini Cheerleading program and laying the foundation for a broader effort to engage former cheerleaders and supporters in investing in the future of the program. The inaugural recipient of the 2026 scholarship award is four-year team member and 2026-27 team captain, Lily Seifrid.
Fighting Illini Secure Season-Opening Win Over UAB
The Illini prevailed in their season opener for the sixth straight season while extending their nonconference winning streak to 10 games.
Brit Miller to Serve as Honorary Captain vs. UAB
Miller was a standout linebacker for the Fighting Illini from 2005-08 and 2008 team captain.
Women's Basketball Lower Bowl Reserved Seat Season Tickets Sold Out
Illinois women's basketball has now sold out of lower bowl reserved season tickets in back-to-back seasons.
Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship Games Set for Illini
The first games of Illinois' 2026-27 schedule have been revealed.
Illinois Athletics Extending Partnership with Nike
The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) will continue its three-decade partnership with Nike, agreeing to a 7-year contract extension with the industry leader in footwear, apparel, and sports equipment manufacturing. The contract is pending approval by the UI Board of Trustees at its September meeting.
Thursday Night Football Parking Advisory
With the Illinois football team set to host UAB on Thursday night, several updates to parking and tailgating are noted.
Illinois Travels to #22 Tennessee for Allstate Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week
The Illini will take on Tennessee on Tuesday at 6 p.m. CT on SEC Network.
Limited Tickets Remain for Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Gala
The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics will host the 2026 Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and 10th-Anniversary Gala, presented by the University of Illinois Foundation, on Friday, Sept. 11. Some of the greatest names in Fighting Illini Athletics are expected to be in attendance on the floor of State Farm Center for the evening's festivities.
23 Former Illini on Active NFL Rosters, 32 with Organizations Ahead of 2026 Season
23 Illini are on active rosters. Four Illini appear on the PUP and IR lists, two each, respectively, and five more were added to Practice Squads ahead of the start of the 2026 NFL season.
25 Former Illini Make NFL Rosters
21 Illini on active rosters ahead of the season.
Illinois Announces Community Impact Partnership with Busey Bank, Carle Health and Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation
Student-athlete partnership will support community health, engagement and economic vitality across Illinois.
Fighting Illini Secure Sunday Sweep Over Syracuse
Fighting Illini Secure Sunday Sweep Over Syracuse
Illinois Falls to Cincinnati in Season-Opening Five-Set Thriller
The Illini return to action on Sunday at 12 p.m. CT against Syracuse.
Illinois Athletics to Host 9/11 Memorial Climb at Gies Memorial Stadium
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois Athletics will host a 9/11 Memorial Climb at Gies Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 11, 2026, commemorating 25 years since the September 11, 2001 attacks and honoring the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the enduring spirit of service and sacrifice.
Illinois to Host UAB in 2026 Season Opener at Gies Memorial Stadium
Illinois opens its 137th season of football on Thursday.
Illini Open 2026 Regular Season With Home Matches Vs. Cincinnati, Syracuse
The Illini will battle the Bearcats on Friday at 7 p.m. CT and take on the Orange on Sunday at 12 p.m. CT.
Illinois Athletics and Caterpillar Deepen Shared Roots with a Sponsorship
Illinois Athletics has announced a sponsorship with Caterpillar Inc., the global leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Through a multi-year agreement facilitated by Learfield, the two iconic Illinois brands will come together every game day, with the Caterpillar logo prominently displayed on the 25-yard lines of Zuppke Field in Gies Memorial Stadium.
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