The college football world readily acknowledges how the Illinois Fighting Illini surprised the nation. Now, can Bret Bielema live up to the hype in 2025? Or will they fade away into Big Ten obscurity?

Illinois finished No. 16 in the final AP College Football Poll, shedding light on the improvements made under coach Bielema ...

It's early, but Illinois' class ranks No. 6 nationally and includes two blue-chippers among the eight commitments.

Illinois football continues its productive recruiting offseason. The Illini landed the highest-ranked prep recruit of the ...

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema, center, celebrates with defensive backs Tyler Strain (20) and Matthew Bailey (7) after ...

Bret Bielema came away from his Saturday visit to central Illinois very impressed. The Illinois head football coach addressed ...

Illinois coach Bret Bielema is feeling great. The Illini are coming off their first 10-win season since 2001. A junior day over the weekend had more than a dozen of the top local prospects on campus.

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

As Nebraska slowly builds its next class, a Citrus Bowl imbroglio helped Bret Bielema and Illinois break out on the 2026 ...

If college football had a commissioner — it desperately needs one — that person would step in and not allow two leagues to ...

The Illinois football team wants another big target out wide, and this under-the-radar recruit fits that bill. What Bret ...

LINCOLN — Despite not impacting the College Football Playoff one bit, Illinois coach Bret Bielema stole the bowl season and set his team up for 2025 with one stroll across the field. His Illini ...