It's early, but Illinois' class ranks No. 6 nationally and includes two blue-chippers among the eight commitments.

When Bielema took over at Arkansas, he accepted the job knowing there was a mess to clean up in the wake of Bobby Petrino’s ...

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

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema, center, celebrates with defensive backs Tyler Strain (20) and Matthew Bailey (7) after ...

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?

After Illinois’ best season under head coach Bret Bielema, fans will be excited to hear Joe Klatt’s bold prediction regarding ...

One of those teams is Illinois, and there is good reason to see why. It finished with 10 wins for the first time since 2001, ...

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' ...

Recruited by wide receivers coach Justin Stepp alongside offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr., Hudson Clement became dead set on attending Illinois after his visit to Champaign.

In its Way-Too-Early Top 25 for the upcoming football season, Max Olson at lists the top portal addition for each of the ranked teams. Illinois made the cut, checking in at No. 13, just behind Alabama ...

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

Ohio State's 2026 recruiting class could significantly boost if it lands a nationally-recognized 2026 tight end prospect.