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Draft prospect Matthew Bailey discusses singing the stretch at Wrigley Original

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By Paul Banks
| Draft Wire
June 21, 2026, 7:30 a.m. ET University of Illinois safety Matthew Bailey is entering his final season of college football looking to win games, make plays and boost his NFL Draft stock. In the process of accomplishing all these things, he'll make memories that last a lifetime. Earlier this month, the Illini star made a memory he'll certainly cherish for the rest of his life.
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Brendan Sorsby leaving college, entering the NFL Supplemental Draft Original

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By Paul Banks
| Draft Wire
June 16, 2026, 10:10 a.m. ET There isn't much college football news, typically, in May or June, but when it does occur it's usually of the legal variety. This time of year, college football headlines usually involve something connected to eligibility concerns, bylaws, protocols, committees or regulations. The protracted saga revolving around Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby falls into some of these descriptions.
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"That's What Made It Special": Jake Davis on Illini Final Four Run

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By Paul Banks
| rg.org
Jake Davis going up for a layup (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Within hours of opening, the NCAA men's basketball transfer portal had well over 1,000 names in it. That is simply the nature of the game today. While most players do not transfer every offseason, a very high percentage will still put their name into the portal, just to, at the very least, test the waters. Thus, every offseason brings just as much focus on retention as it does recruitment.
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