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Illinois continues to make moves in the transfer portal and recruiting periods, including last Thursday when it signed three ...

Former Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Kenari Wilcher announced he’s transferring to play football at FAMU. He has two ...

The news confirmed coach Bret Bielema's recent remarks that 18 of 22 Citrus Bowl starters, including the entire offensive ...

The conflict between coach Bret Bielema's Illinois football team and the national media won't disappear. Even after Illinois' best season since 2001 wrapped up with a 21-17 win against South ...

The Illinois football team got a head start on building toward playoff contention next season when three of its stalwart players recently announced they were returning. Defensive back Xavier Scott ...

Year 1 of the 12-team College Football Playoff is almost complete. Notre Dame will face Ohio State on Jan. 20 in the CFP ...

“Former Illinois offensive lineman Zy Crisler has committed to Colorado, he tells ESPN,” Pete Thamel said in a post. “Crisler ...

However, Illinois football under head coach Bret Bielema has turned a corner. Once seen as a traditional candidate for opponents’ homecoming games, the Illini are shedding their reputation.

Northern Illinois confirmed Tuesday that it is joining the Mountain West in 2026 as a football-only member. The school hasn't ...

Illinois continues to make moves in the transfer portal and recruiting periods, including last Thursday when it signed three players to bolster critical position groups. Here is an overview of all ...