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Illinois Football Names Six Team Captains for 2026 Season
- – The Fighting Illini football program named six captains for the 2026 football season: Matthew Bailey , Collin Dixon , Katin Houser , Aidan Laughery , Jake Renfro , and Xavier Scott .
- DB Matthew Bailey Bailey is a two-time All-Big Ten performer.
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- RB/WR: #Illini Training Camp Day 12 notes: Jershaun Newton jumped 'head first' to WR; Barnett leaning on RB veterans
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- RB: Jordan Anderson Going From Utility Player to Vital Running Back Role in 2026 https:// illiniguys.com/jordan-anderso n-going-from-utility-player-to-vital-running-back-role-in-2026/ … #Illini @matthewcstevens
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- RB: @Illini_Guys : #Illini new RB coach Tyrone Wheatley doesn't like to hear the word 'expectations' regarding 5th-year player Jordan Anderson.
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- QB/RB: ICYMI Check out our #illini position primers, deep dives into each position group breaking down big questions, the personnel and realistic expectations.
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