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Kreutz has stepped into a larger role at linebacker this season and is already making his presence felt in the Illini defense ...

Grant Beerman played a key special teams role for the Illini in 2025 as a freshman, but he is expectes to step into a much larger role in 2026 ...

Muragin, who already has emerged as one of Illinois’ biggest defensive surprises, will have a chance to carve out a meaningful role the rest of the way ...

CHAMPAIGN — Andy Buh is a generally sunny and positive person. But the Illinois linebackers coach seems extra excited about his linebacker group this spring. Buh seems confident he can play most of ...

With so much talk going on about Illinois’ (1-0) defense after its win against UAB (0-1), outside linebackers coach Archie McDaniel shared his insights on how important preparation is for his guys. He ...

With Gabe Jacas now in the NFL, the Illini need Barna to fill his shoes – or at least keep the defensive line afloat during a transition year ...

Notre Dame football hasn't had the best recruiting luck with linebackers in the 2027 class, but that all changed on Saturday afternoon. The Irish won't be complaining about winning this recruiting ...