Full Season Highlights. Finished the season 10-2. Quarter final Appearance. -6’4 -215lbs @EDGYTIM @nexgenscouting @PAbrams75 @JeromeTgrey @CoachChris_Roll @Andrew_Ivins @GregSmithRivals @jwelge96 @mikeclarkpreps @michaelsobrien @CoachHoreniDGN https://t.co/87XD1N6iYA

#illini coach Bret Bielema with 2026 commits Jack Gray, Landon Von Seggern, Parker Crim, Cam Thomas, Michael Clayton, Jacob Eberhart, King Liggins, Nick Hankins, Tony Balanganayi and Will Vala

Weeks 1-5 Highlight Film! @CoachHoreniDGN @EDGYTIM @AllenTrieu @GregSmithRivals @adamgorney https://t.co/LW0gvRr3sA

Excited to be back in Champaign today! @BretBielema @RobbyDischer @dannycameron18 @BarryLunneyJr @coachPatRyan @IllinoisRivals @EDGYTIM @CoachChris_Roll

.@DGNFootball @kevin_jay2, starting at quarterback for the first time since eighth grade, threw a late 26-yard TD to @IlliniFootball recruit @WillVala27 as the Trojans edged @HCRedDevilFB. Story by @sschmid3: https://t.co/bpfywRFOcR

Three - Star Illinois TE commit Will Vala will visit Champaign for the Hail to the Orange game against Ohio State on Saturday, October 11th 🔶🔷

Illinois commit TE Will Vala (@WillVala27) had the key catch in the game winning drive as @DGNFootball edged @_MP_Football 11-8 on Saturday. Vala's catch set up up Baker Glomb’s 22-yard field goal as time expired to seal the win. https://t.co/RRNpk9P6Zg

Great day of Football 101! Way to go Mom's!

My 2025 Preseason EDGYTIM Class 7A Top 10 poll is in https://t.co/t6InnQzf1D… @CoachHoreniDGN @TigerFootball_ @LWWestWarriorFB @StRitaFootball @BrotherRiceFB @SCNFBOFFICIAL @IronFootball @PHSKnightsFBall @Hersey_Football @Hono_Football

I-L-L 🔶🔷🔶 @BretBielema @RobbyDischer @dannycameron18 @IlliniFootball

FAMILLY🔸🔹

So proud of my boy @WillVala27 for choosing a place that not only he wanted but also a place that wanted him. Leaving family to be with #FamILLy #Illini #FamILLy26

COMMIT: #illini land three-star Downers Grove North TE Will Vala (@WillVala27), a rising in-state prospect who stays home over several other Big Ten offers. Why it matters & how he fits: https://t.co/mDwpN0L1VD

100% COMMITTED!!! ILL🟧🟦 @IlliniFootball @BretBielema @BarryLunneyJr @RobbyDischer @dannycameron18 @coachPatRyan @CoachHoreniDGN @CoachCroci54 @CoachGuerrieri @adamgorney @AllenTrieu @GregSmithRivals @TomLoy247 @BrandonHuffman @PrepRedzoneIL @OJW_Scouting @Andrew_Ivins

BREAKING: Class of 2026 3 ⭐️ TE Will Vala ( @WillVala27 ) has committed to Illinois he tells me. - Will Vala is a 6’4 (225 LBS) Tight End out of Downers Grove, IL. He has 20+ offers and chose Illinois over offers from Wisconsin, Indiana, Purdue and more. - Illini fans welcome

Excited to be in Champaign this weekend for my Official Visit! @BretBielema @RobbyDischer @CoachHoreniDGN @CoachCroci54 @CoachGuerrieri @EDGYTIM @AllenTrieu @SWiltfong_ @PrepRedzoneIL @OJW_Scouting @nexgenscouting @GregSmithRivals @adamgorney

Locked!!🔒 @CoachFick @NateLetton @CoachHoreniDGN @CoachCroci54 @CoachGuerrieri @nexgenscouting @EDGYTIM @AllenTrieu @SWiltfong_ @GregSmithRivals @PrepRedzoneIL @OJW_Scouting @adamgorney

After a great conversation with @CoachTarpey I am excited to announce that I have received an offer from Miami University! @MiamiOHFootball @CoachHoreniDGN @CoachCroci54 @CoachGuerrieri @nexgenscouting @EDGYTIM @AllenTrieu @SWiltfong_ @GregSmithRivals @OJW_Scouting

After an awesome home visit and conversation with @NateLetton I am excited to announce that I have received an offer from The University of Wisconsin! @BadgerFootball @CoachFick @coachgrimey @CoachHoreniDGN @CoachCroci54 @CoachGuerrieri @AllenTrieu @GregSmithRivals @SWiltfong_

Great home visit last week with @RobbyDischer! Thanks for coming! @BretBielema @coachPatRyan @CoachHoreniDGN @PrepRedzoneIL @AllenTrieu @CoachCroci54 @EDGYTIM