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?

Coach Bret Bielema's Illinois Fighting Illini finished fifth in the Big Ten last season with a 6-3 conference record, ...

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

After Illinois’ best season under head coach Bret Bielema, fans will be excited to hear Joe Klatt’s bold prediction regarding ...

When Bielema took over at Arkansas, he accepted the job knowing there was a mess to clean up in the wake of Bobby Petrino’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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