Coach Bret Bielema and the Illini boosted their 2026 class and began building their offensive line of the future ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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.

DEKALB, Ill. — Northern Illinois has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West for football only in 2026, the school and conference announced Tuesday. The Huskies will go from the Midwest ...