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

The Fighting Illini added to their already-touted 2026 recruiting class by landing a four-star safety from Texas.

Illinois football has spent the offseason stacking up recruiting wins. Coach Bret Bielema and the Illini had a turnaround 2024, winning 10 games including the Citrus Bowl. They retained an ...

Illinois football's Class of 2026 is growing in national ranks after it got a commitment from a 4-star linebacker Cam Thomas from Ohio.

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema met with the media on Friday at the State Farm Center. College Football Reporter/Columnist Illinois football coach Bret Bielema met with the media on Friday at ...

Brown rushed for 129 yards on 25 carries and one touchdown — his sixth straight game with at least 100 rushing yards — to help the Illini roll past the Badgers 34-10. College Football Reporter ...

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?

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli about Illinois football before chatting with Kent Brown about his new Illini book. Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with ...

Twelve former Illinois football players entered the NFL playoffs ... Houston Texans linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips was one of the few Illini players to see the field during the postseason. When ...

The Illini are dark-horse Final Four contenders. If this team comes together, there's no telling how high it can climb. Unfortunately, the reality for Illini coach Brad Underwood and his squad isn ...