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Nebraska will kick off the month of November in 2026 at Illinois. The two teams will meet on Friday, Nov. 6, marking the third consecutive time they

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Nebraska Opponent Spring Review: Illinois

Illinois sophomore running back Ca'lil Valentine has emerged as the Illini’s featured back heading into the Music City Bowl against Tennessee.

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Orange & Blue News

Ca’lil Valentine emerges as Illinois’ lead back entering Music City Bowl

With the college football transfer portal window set to run from January 2–16, 2026, Illinois is entering a critical stretch that could shape its

NCAA Football: Illinois at Purdue

Four players Illinois can't afford to lose to the Transfer Portal

Ca’lil Valentine ready for bigger role is the headline around Illinois football after the sophomore running back impressed in the first two games of

Illinois running back Ca'lill Valentine carries the ball during the game at Duke on September 6, 2025 (UI Football) 

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Illini running back Ca'lil Valentine flashing star qualities

Illini football news and notes from the weekly press conference.  Illinois returns home on Saturday to host Western Michigan.  Head coach Bret

DURHAM, NC - 2025.09.06 - Duke vs. Illinois

DURHAM, NC - September 06, 2025 - The game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Wallace Wade Stadium in Champaign, IL. Photo by Fighting Illini

Notebook:  Illini find answers at wide receiver, DB makes most of opportunity, and more

Next up in our preseason position previews, Orange and Blue News previews the Illinois running backs.    The Fighting Illini will feature a deep and

NCAA Football: Citrus Bowl-South Carolina at Illinois

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) runs the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Debo Williams (0) in the fourth quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illini position preview:  Running backs

Illinois was a little late to the party for Chandler (Ariz.) four-star running back Ca'lil Valentine.   The Fighting Illini were the last of more

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Illinois Fighting Illini Football Recruiting

On300 RB Ca'lil Valentine commits to Illinois: 'I felt like I fit right into their program'

July is off to a hot start with dozens of commitments taking place in the first few days of the month. Some were expected. Some have been surprises.

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Rivals Football Recruiting

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Simmons Scoop: Latest recruiting intel with more big commitments on the horizon

While 2024 Miami running back targets like No. 2 RB Jerrick Gibson and No. 5 Kevin Riley have owned the spotlight in this Hurricanes' recruiting

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Miami still in picture for 4-star Arizona RB interested in return visit ... of the official variety

Chandler (Ariz.) four-star running back Ca'lil Valentine announced his top eight schools on May 26. One of the programs to make the cut was Illinois.

4-star RB Ca'lil Valentine sets official visit to Big Ten program

After signing two blue-chip running backs in 2023, Carlos Locklyn is back on the hunt for multiple elite backs in 2024.  Here is a closer look at

Da'Jaun Riggs

Scoop Duck Football Recruiting

Scoop Duck

Recruiting Position Review: Running Back

Chandler (Ariz.) four-star running back Ca'lil Valentine announced his top eight schools on Friday. They are Auburn, Oregon, Utah, Penn State,

4-star RB Ca'lil Valentine sets commitment date

One of the top running backs out West has made an early cut to his list. Chandler (Ariz.) running back Ca'lil Valentine has announced his top eight

Oregon Makes Top Eight for Ca'lil Valentine

Chandler (Ariz.) four-star running back Ca'lil Valentine made his first trip to Utah on April 22. Less than two months later, he will be returning to

4-star RB Ca'lil Valentine sets official visit to Pac-12 program

It has been a busy few weeks for Chandler (Ariz.) four-star running back Ca'lil Valentine. After visiting Arizona and Arizona State during the third

4-star RB Ca'lil Valentine looking into programs across the country

LOS ANGELES, CA - The Under Armour Los Angeles camp never disappoints and this year was no different. There was a strong group of talent attending

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Under Armour LA Camp: Top Performers

Miami fully capitalized on IMG Academy 2024 five-star defensive lineman David Stone's second visit to Coral Gables this weekend, this time

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Five-star David Stone 'definitely' wants to take Miami official visit; plus, latest intel from Hurricanes' recruiting weekend

Miami will welcome more than a dozen priority recruiting targets to Coral Gables this weekend as the Hurricanes continue their spring recruiting

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Latest intel on Miami priority prospects visiting Hurricanes this weekend, headlined by four-star DT David Stone

In 2023 Oregon landed multiple Arizona prospects, including 4-stars Cole Martin and A’Mauri Washington, and 3-star My’Keil Gardner.  Oregon’s success

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Oregon Focuses on Arizona Recruiting

Heading into his senior season, Chandler (Ariz.) four-star running back Ca'lil Valentine is locked in on winning a state championship. As he works

ACC, Pac-12 programs have the attention of 4-star RB Ca'lil Valentine

Three & Out is Nebraska On3’s feature in which recruiting analyst Bryan Munson gives his weekly takes on topical issues concerning Nebraska

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Three & Out: Offers in AZ, weekend visitors and JUCO offers

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