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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Vederian Lowe attends the NIL bill signing at State Farm Center on June 29. Lowe, along with all Illinois representatives at Big Ten Media Days, expressed their excitement for NIL legislation, which went into effect in Illinois on July 1.

Illinois reflects on name, image, likeness changes at Big Ten Media Days

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • July 23, 2021
Vederian Lowe, Owen Carney, Doug Kramer and Bret Bielema pose for a photo at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis. The idea of family has become a recruiting tactic for Bielema and his staff, with all three players choosing to return after hearing their pitch.

Building a family: How one word inspired, reinvigorated a struggling Illinois football program

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • July 23, 2021
The offensive line waits to snap the ball during the Orange and Blue game on April 19. Head coach Bret Bielema and offensive linemen Vederian Lowe and Doug Kramer talked about their hopes for the offense during Big Ten Media Days.

Illini offense returns familiar faces, looks to improve in 2021

By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor • July 23, 2021
Illinois defensive lineman Bobby Roundtree (97) celebrates after making a tackle during the game against Penn State at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. Athletic director Josh Whitman and head coach Bret Bielema reflected on Bobby Roundtree's legacy at Big Ten Media Days after the former Illinois defensive lineman passed away on Friday.

Bielema, Whitman reflect on Roundtree’s legacy at Big Ten Media Days

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • July 22, 2021
Wide receiver Shawn Miller poses for a photo in Illinois attire. Miller just committed to Illinois for the 2021 fall football season.

Wide receiver Shawn Miller commits to Illinois for class of 2022

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • July 17, 2021
Bobby Roundtree (97) takes on an opposing offensive lineman during the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Roundtree passed away on Friday at the age of 23.

Former Illinois defensive lineman Bobby Roundtree passes away at age 23

By Bradley Zimmerman, Staff Writer • July 16, 2021
Aidan Laughery poses for a photo in Illinois gear. Laughery recently committed to the Illinois football family for the upcoming fall season.

2022 running back Aidan Laughery commits to Illinois

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • July 14, 2021
Head football coach Bret Bielema observes his team during the Orange and Blue Spring Game April 19. Bielema and Lovie Smith recruited heavily from Florida which indicates Illinois approach for the upcoming season.

Smith, Bielema recruits reflect coaches’ approaches

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Video Editor • June 4, 2021
Bret Bielema walks off the field after the spring game April 19. As spring football ends, fans got a taste into what fall may look like.

Bielema concludes successful first spring ball as head coach

By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor • May 16, 2021
Josh Imatorbhebhe runs after making a catch against Northwestern Dec. 12 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. Imatorbhebhe signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent.

Josh Imatorbhebhe signs with Jacksonville Jaguars as undrafted free agent

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • May 1, 2021
Milo Eifler celebrates an incompletion during the game against Iowa Nov. 23, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Former Illini Milo Eifler signs with New York Jets as undrafted free agent

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • May 1, 2021
Nate Hobbs goes into the end zone after making a pick-six against Rutgers Nov. 2, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.

Former Illini Nate Hobbs selected in fifth round of 2021 NFL Draft

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • May 1, 2021
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