Illini football mailbag: Priorities in the portal, the future of the QB position and moreby: Doug Bucshon10/16/25IllinoisRivalsRead In AppSep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema calls a time out during the first half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images