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Six-foot-four, 200-pound quarterback Michael Clayton signed with Illinois on Wednesday.    The three-star-rated signal-caller committed to the Illini

Illinois quarterback commit Michael Clayton in action at the Rivals Camp Series. 

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High-upside 2026 QB Michael Clayton officially signs with Illinois

After suffering its first loss of the season Illinois returned home for a Big Ten showdown with USC. Coach Bret Bielema led his team to a thrilling

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Illinois commits and targets react to thrilling win over USC

Illinois quarterback commit Michael Clayton II is off to a fast start in his senior season, and he’s got a real shot to boost his stock in the Rivals

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Illini quarterback commit Michael Clayton II off to a fast start

In nine days No. 12 Illinois kicks off its football season against Western Illinois with expectations of competing for a spot in the Big Ten Title

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Illinois enters season with high hopes & strong recruiting will keep Illini contending for years to come

Illinois has ignited high school quarterback recruiting with offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. and co-quarterbacks coach Art Sitkowski leading

Illinois building future with an uptick in high school quarterback recruiting

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