Illinois Fighting Illini
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Big Ten9-4 (2025)#25 '25 final Coaches#24 Recruiting53% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 4, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
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2026 Schedule
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Team Analysis
WHY #29 IN WS POWER
2025 SP+: 12.9 → 11.7 after regression
65%Roster talent: 52nd percentile
18%Recruiting class: #24 national
16%Returning production: 53%
4%Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank
Portal
17 adds in two-deep · avg 84 OVR · top add: J. Platt (WR, 91, from Florida Atlantic)
Camp battles to watch4
- LGMaika Matelau (74) vs Brandon Hansen (74)Δ0
- TEChristian Abney (71) vs Kaden Feagin (71)Δ0
- WLBGrant Beerman (72) vs Ismael Kante (72)Δ0
- CBJuice Clarke (82) vs Tanner Heckel (82)Δ0
Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Data from public sources