This is a weird but amazing time for the Illinois football program. To quote the great Ricky Bobby from his first interview after his first race, “I’m not sure ...

Illinois coach Bret Bielema has already assembled a top-25 recruiting class for 2026, and if the quality of current Illini targets are any indication, the 2027 recruiting class class could be just as ...

Everyone has their favorites, but it will be hard to root against these coaches ahead of the upcoming college football season. Although the concept of likabilit ...

Illinois is ranked 12th in the inital AP Top 25, and returns plenty of production, but can they finish the year ranked better ...

Illinois opens Big Ten play with a tough test against a Top 20 opponent. Bielema’s squad will travel east to face No. 20 ...

Entering his fifth season, expectations have never been higher around Illini football. And the man in charge is a main reason ...

Entering his fifth season, expectations have never been higher around Illini football. And the man in charge is a main reason ...

Bielema talked of grand possibilities when he was hired, and he’s getting closer to delivering. The Illini won eight games in ...

Bielema talked of grand possibilities when he was hired, and he’s getting closer to delivering. The Illini won eight games in ...

The stage is set for Penn State, and now the question is whether the second-ranked Nittany Lions will capitalize.

The Associated Press Top 25 poll is out. Let the sorting out process begin. Only two first-place votes and five points separate No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Penn State.

A lot has been said about Illinois football's returning starters in 2025 — and deservedly so. Here are 7 new starters who could also make an impact.