Thompson knew Illinois would be the right fit for his new football home after a conversation with coach Bret Bielema ...

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?

As part of its look ahead to the 2025 college football season, the busy folks at ESPN have designated a season-defining game for each team in its way-too-early Top 25. Checking in at No. 13, Illinois' ...

Before spring practice begins and the Big Ten landscape gains further clarity, we have some bold predictions for the upcoming ...

ESPN released a list of " Games that will define each top college football team's 2025 season” using their “way too early top ...

Trae Taylor is from Lake in the Hills, Illinois and one of the top quarterback recruits in the 2027 class.And he's ...