New Illinois linebacker Leon Lowery Jr.'s decision to transfer Big Ten schools was driven in large part by one key moment. After spending four seasons at Syracuse (including two redshirt years ...

Thompson knew Illinois would be the right fit for his new football home after a conversation with coach Bret Bielema ...

For the Illini, it was three players from a conference foe. Curt Neal, Leon Lowery and James Thompson Jr. all transferred to Illinois from Wisconsin after the 2024 season. Neal and Thompson play ...

He followed Wisconsin linebacker Leon Lowery and defensive lineman Curt Neal, each of whom made the same move. Thomson Jr. was first asked why the Illini were his transfer choice, even after he ...

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Speaking to WCIA last Friday, Thompson, who in the offseason transferred from Wisconsin to Illinois along with ex-Badgers teammates Leon Lowery Jr. and Curt Neal, said he was looking for a good ...

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The defensive line was also hit hard, losing Anelu Lafaele (Michigan State), Hank Weber (Samford), James Thompson Jr. (Illinois), Curt Neal (Illinois) and Leon Lowery Jr. (Illinois). It is noteworthy ...