Illinois Football
Official Twitter for the University of Illinois Football team led by @BretBielema #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy
130,907
Followers
1,073
Following
27,056
Tweets
253.9
Avg Engagement
1,163
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @IlliniFootball's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2009-03-26
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Champaign-Urbana, IL
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,244
- Avg Likes per Tweet:214.4
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:39.5
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,244 tweetsThe account maintains a high average engagement rate with likes and retweets, indicating strong fan interaction. The use of hashtags and links to game highlights further boosts engagement and visibility.
214.4
Avg Likes/Tweet
39.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
695,416
Total Likes
128,106
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
127
Median Likes
21
Median Retweets
317
75th Percentile
6,509
Top Tweet
1.94
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Long Tail
Engagement Pattern
Mix of hits and regular posts
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
66.2%
Original
2.5%
Replies
27.7%
Retweets
3.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.1%
With Media
79.5%
With Links
68.6%
With #Tags
68.0%
With @Mentions
27.2%
With Emojis
110
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.04
Reply/Original Ratio
0.13
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
64.4%
Weekday Posts
35.6%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,244 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 900 retweets (28% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,244 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersThe primary audience consists of fans of the University of Illinois football team, including students, alumni, and local supporters. The content appeals to a broad demographic interested in college football and team culture.
Average
Audience Quality
21.8%
Suspicion Index
27.0%
Low-Quality %
59
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
34.0%
Empty Bio
28.5%
<10 Tweets
12.4%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
39.1%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
76.8%
No URL
20.1%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
42,518,254
Total Potential Reach
59
Median Follower Reach
228
75th Percentile Reach
4.9%
>1K followers
0.5%
>10K followers
0.1%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
46.4%
Creators
23,175 accounts
25.2%
Consumers
12,596 accounts
28.5%
Dormant
14,229 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
661
Verified Followers
0.65% of total
9,388
Protected Accounts
9.3% of total
7 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
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| @soledadobrien | 1,317,934 | Journalist | working, mom, journalist |
| @NBCSports | 1,305,189 | Sports Media | Sports, News, Entertainment |
| @LILBTHEBASEDGOD | 1,247,121 | Rapper | Music, Writing, Film |
| @JustinColeMoore | 1,173,396 | Country Singer | Country music, Father, Husband |
| @LeBronJames | 1,010,088 | - | - |
| @GettySport | 881,926 | Photographer | sports, photography, news |
| @ABC7Chicago | 852,561 | News broadcaster | news, weather, sports |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
56,135
Followers With Bio
44,859
Followers Without Bio
55.58%
% With Bio
44.42%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,244 analyzed27,589
Combined Engagement
23,071
Total Likes
4,518
Total Retweets
5,518
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
80%
With Hashtags
20%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
The Illini Family has lost one of its inspirational leaders with the passing of Bobby Roundtree Friday in the Tampa Bay area. RIP @BobbyRoundtr97. We will miss you. https://t.co/VRo5tiNIJ5
#Illini take down No. 7 Penn State in OT! https://t.co/15BVs9OREL
All that hard work is for moments like this. #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/J0wCWNs8PR
Building for more. #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/t0TGVAJSOU
𝐀𝐏 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 No. 18 #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/EweKJJ51TU
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account often shares news about team members and community impact, which builds emotional connections with followers. It emphasizes team unity and family values, reinforcing a strong sense of identity and belonging. Game highlights and victories are frequently posted, which drives excitement and loyalty among fans.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 130,907
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @IlliniFootball reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 130,907 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 253.9 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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