Photos of the 12th-ranked Illinois football team practicing at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign.

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs with other players during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs with other players during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) walks on the field during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) walks on the field during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois defensive back Kaleb Patterson (1) warms up with other players during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois defensive back Kaleb Patterson (1) warms up with other players during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois wide receiver Ashton Hollins walks on the field during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois wide receiver Ashton Hollins walks on the field during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer throws a pass during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer throws a pass during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois quarterback Ethan Hampton throws a pass during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois quarterback Ethan Hampton throws a pass during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois wide receiver Malik Elzy walks on the field during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois wide receiver Malik Elzy walks on the field during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) wipes sweat from his head during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) wipes sweat from his head during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois coach Bret Bielema runs practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois coach Bret Bielema runs practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois wide receiver Alexander Capka-Jones runs drills during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois wide receiver Alexander Capka-Jones runs drills during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois wide receiver Ashton Hollins runs on the field during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois wide receiver Ashton Hollins runs on the field during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois wide receiver Mario Sanders II runs drills during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois wide receiver Mario Sanders II runs drills during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois coach Bret Bielema runs practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois coach Bret Bielema runs practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois wide receiver Collin Dixon attends practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois wide receiver Collin Dixon attends practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer hands off to running back Aidan Laughery during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer hands off to running back Aidan Laughery during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois coach Bret Bielema runs practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois coach Bret Bielema runs practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois wide receiver Collin Dixon makes a catch during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois wide receiver Collin Dixon makes a catch during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois wide receiver Brayden Trimble makes a catch during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois wide receiver Brayden Trimble makes a catch during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer runs drills during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer runs drills during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois wide receiver Justin Bowick runs the ball during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois wide receiver Justin Bowick runs the ball during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois wide receiver Michael Bartolotta misses a catch during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois wide receiver Michael Bartolotta misses a catch during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois wide receiver Ashton Hollins runs on the field during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois wide receiver Ashton Hollins runs on the field during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois wide receiver Michael Bartolotta makes a catch during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois wide receiver Michael Bartolotta makes a catch during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois wide receiver Justin Bowick makes a catch during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois wide receiver Justin Bowick makes a catch during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois wide receiver Malik Elzy runs the ball during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois wide receiver Malik Elzy runs the ball during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois wide receiver Collin Dixon makes a catch during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois wide receiver Collin Dixon makes a catch during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois wide receiver Alexander Capka-Jones makes a catch during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois wide receiver Alexander Capka-Jones makes a catch during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois players stand on the field during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois players stand on the field during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois players run on the field during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois players run on the field during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois players stretch on the field during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois players stretch on the field during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer handles a football during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer handles a football during practice at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)