Cam Thomas, a 2026 four-star linebacker from Lakota West (West Chester, OH), announced his commitment today. As a result, Illinois has surged in the national team recruiting rankings. According to Rivals.com, Illinois now ranks 9th in the country, with only two other Big Ten programs cracking the top 10—Oregon at No. 1 and Penn State at No. 5.

Illinois' 2026 wide receiver commit, Davon Grant, is a 6-foot-4, 200-pound athlete from DeKalb, IL. Grant discusses his recruiting process with Illinois and head coach Bret Bielema, as well as the importance of staying home to represent his state university.

Ismael Kante, a 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker from Iowa Central Community College by way of Minneapolis, Minn.

Kante is ranked as the No. 21 overall JUCO prospect in the Class of 2025 and the No. 1 junior college linebacker in the class. Kante talks about how special head coach Bret Bielema is.

Destiny Jackson, ranked 24th nationally, and her mother Teshunda Crockwell discuss her recruitment journey and future in women’s basketball. What sold the family on Illinois and her future plans.

Ben Humrichous, an Illini transfer commit from Evansville, IN, joins me to discuss his journey and what led him to Illinois.

Illinois Tight End Commit Cole Rusk will enroll in the 2024 spring semester. Rusk mentions his passion for the opportunity to play for his home state university.

Today's guest is Anthony Kyle originally from Elkhart, Indiana, now resides in the Quad City area where he's the personal trainer for (Flourish Season).

Davenport North's Iowa Divine Bourrage, a Top 10 recruit nationally who receives Anthony's training. Bourrage is a player the Fighting Illini women's program is recruiting hard.

Jeremiah Fears - Jeremy Fears Sr. Recruiting Update, driving in the Windy City (Chicago - Cell Towers). Fears discussed the latest with his younger son and his recruitment, where Illinois stands in the big picture, and his thoughts on reclassifying.