Illinois Fighting Illini Depth Chart
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Big Ten1-1 (2026)#24 Recruiting21% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
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SLOT
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Next game kickoff time
Illinois Fighting Illini plays Southern Illinois at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 02:00 PM ET.
See the schedule and scores →Coaching Staff
Head CoachBret Bielemasince 2020
Offensive CoordinatorBarry Lunney Jr.
Defensive CoordinatorBobby Hauck
What's Next
2026 Schedule
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Team Analysis
WHY #48 IN WS POWER
Results this season-1.0 pts
Lost to Duke Blue Devils, who wasn't ranked, in week 2.
2025 SP+: 7.5
85%Roster talent: 63rd percentile
7%Recruiting class: #24 national
6%Returning production: 21%
2%Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.
Portal
16 adds in two-deep · avg 79 OVR · top add: K. Houser (QB, 91, from East Carolina)
Camp battles to watch4
- LGMaika Matelau (73) vs Brandon Hansen (73)Δ0
- TEChristian Abney (70) vs Kaden Feagin (70)Δ0
- WLBGrant Beerman (67) vs Ismael Kante (67)Δ0
- CBJakwon Morris (70) vs James Finley IV (70)Δ0
Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources