The Illinois football team added its fourth high school recruit for the Class of 2026, a physical interior lineman from Omaha ...

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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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Northern Illinois has been formally approved as a football-only member of the Mountain West by the conference’s board of directors and school administrations. The Huskies will begin play in the ...