QB1 ➡️ Brandon Peters@LovieSmith has officially announced the Game 1 #Illini starting QB.

🔗 https://t.co/4OiYrJ4j3F pic.twitter.com/kOmHXApw3c

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 20, 2019

Welcome the newest #Illini to wear the Orange and Blue, Lincoln's Jermaine Hamlin @king_Rome34

More info. on the addition of Hamlin here:https://t.co/v2YR3W110d

— Illinois Basketball (@IlliniMBB) August 20, 2019

Jermaine Hamlin Talks Illini Basketball Commitment:
Former Lincoln 6'10" forward discusses his decision to attend the U of I and play for the Fighting Illini https://t.co/rauPrhwhiq pic.twitter.com/Y4qIMiI7K5

— Channel1450.com (@Channel1450com) August 20, 2019

Illinois produces the fourth-most college hockey players of any state -- but it doesn't have a Division I program. The University of Illinois is almost ready to change that. https://t.co/gkCnP3yJyQ

— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) August 20, 2019

What do the recent additions mean for #Illini signee Bernard Kouma? I asked Brad Underwood today...

"Until we know anything more there, we're planning on him being an Illini."

Also, comments on the Kofi/Feliz visa issue & the latest with BBV's injury...https://t.co/9eis1ILmTZ

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) August 19, 2019

"Marquez Beason will be having season-ending knee surgery in the future. It's unfortunate. He was one of the highlights early on. He's going to be a great player." - @LovieSmithhttps://t.co/J8Pld2ZUGj

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 19, 2019

🔶 Hail to the Orange 🔶
🔷 Hail to the Blue 🔷

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙎𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘾𝙏𝘼𝘾𝙐𝙇𝘼𝙍. pic.twitter.com/0yHPTwpJ1n

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 18, 2019

We got you big boy ⁦@BobbyRoundtr97⁩ 🔸🔹 pic.twitter.com/E5oHkxkupm

— Rod Smith (@IlliniRSmith) August 18, 2019

The thing I'm not sure people understand: how bad the old facilities were. So, a thread... starting with the old squad room and the new squad room. pic.twitter.com/BbwmyJKJnE

— Robert (@ALionEye) August 18, 2019

ILLINOIS. Committed. 👨🏽‍🔬Year...🧡💙 #illinination pic.twitter.com/kRQiOjYOFe

— Jacob Grandison (@slimjake_) August 18, 2019

With the commitment of Grandison, that means Bernard Kouma will not be a part of the 2019 class. It also means UI will have all 13 scholarships filled for the first time in a very long time. 2 open scholarships in 2020, but expect the staff to recruit to fill 4 (or more) spots.

— UIHoopsRecruits (@UIHoopsRecruits) August 18, 2019

Brad Underwood, #Illini add another transfer to the roster with the commitment of Jacob Grandison on Sunday morning. Details https://t.co/gFNQ4Ttene pic.twitter.com/8R6ceHw7wy

— IlliniHQ (@IlliniHQ) August 18, 2019

Lincoln 2019 C Jermaine Hamlin @king_Rome34 tells PHI he has committed to #Illini. Athletic defensive minded center played with @STLEaglesBBall in EYBL this summer. @DPiper247 @JWerner247 @RyanEasterling @Sturdy32 @IllinoisRivals @IllinoisLoyalty

— Scott Burgess (@scottybscout) August 17, 2019

With the commitment of Jermaine Hamlin, less than 10 days until class starts and Bernard Kouma yet to be cleared, I'm assuming that Bernard Kouma will not be part of the 2019 class. I've updated the scholarship grid, which leaves 1 open in the 2019 class.

— UIHoopsRecruits (@UIHoopsRecruits) August 18, 2019

Story: #Illini have landed a pledge from Lincoln HS 2019 big man Jermaine Hamlin. First reported by @scottybscout.

6'10" prospect with a defensive presence. Averaged 15 & 8 at Lincoln as a senior. https://t.co/JT18ouAfqi

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) August 17, 2019

First-year @IlliniFootball offensive line coach Bob McClain is working with an experienced crew. Asmussen | Enabling the run game just one strength of Illini offensive line https://t.co/GyQU7ffBWg via @news_gazette

— Bob Asmussen (@BobAsmussen) August 16, 2019

JUST IN: #Illini will bring in Holy Cross transfer Jacob Grandison for an official visit beginning on Friday. 6'6 perimeter player who can make shots. Sit one to play two.

The 2020 class is crucial. But 'get old & stay old' looks to be in effect too.https://t.co/E4BroOKsvM

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) August 15, 2019

KK Robinson is down to seven schools: Illinois, Iowa State, Kansas, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, Arkansas, and TCU. Top-50 prospect out of the 2020 class. https://t.co/qqh50pn2b2

— Jake (@jakeweingarten) August 15, 2019

@IlliniFootball coach Lovie Smith didn't offer much of an update on Marquez Beason. "He's got a significant knee injury," Smith said.

— Bob Asmussen (@BobAsmussen) August 15, 2019

Peters throws a dart in the end zone to Barker who makes a great catch, and then Barker decides to break it down in the end zone😂 pic.twitter.com/4ZTW1qbAi7

— Yianni Laros (@Yiannithemvp) August 15, 2019

#Illini fans already know...

💥 @JuicedUpReg 💥 https://t.co/j4RznXgEoK

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 14, 2019

There's nothing like 🏈 Saturdays at Memorial Stadium! 🙌🔶🔷

Join your fellow #Illini fans for all the fun this season! ⤵️https://t.co/Re3EeCevpt

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 14, 2019

Two fun facts here:

1. Something us early 90's people have always told everyone: 1994 might have been the best Illini team of the last 50 years (per S&P+, it was). 5 losses by 22 total points. So close to 9-2 or 10-1.

2. The 1999 team was a little better than the 2001 team. https://t.co/ogYuuk4ZWs

— Robert (@ALionEye) August 13, 2019

#illini freshman CB Marquez Beason was carted off the practice field Tuesday with a knee injury head coach Lovie Smith called 'concerning.'

He returned to sideline with a knee brace and crutches.https://t.co/AwIYDdprTo

— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) August 13, 2019

Training Camp 2019 XVI: Mid-Camp Three-Deep #Illini https://t.co/SR4swmDYcW

— illiniboardfeed (@illiniboardfeed) August 12, 2019

Kendrick Green's (@The_fridge53) dad, La Mont Carroll, still sees his son as the little kid who used to run around the grocery story with him. Green is, uh, not that anymore. He's gotten high praise from #illini coach Lovie Smith this offseason.https://t.co/ohx4EducgV

— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) August 12, 2019

#Illini freshman defensive linemen ready, willing to help @IlliniFootball Asmusen | Illini freshman DL trio adapting to college game https://t.co/07yvQiSOjp via @news_gazette

— Bob Asmussen (@BobAsmussen) August 11, 2019