More so than ever, the playoff is the No. 1 topic in the sport. And for the first time in what feels like forever, the Illini ...

Illinois football was supposed to be a sleeper, perhaps this year’s version of Indiana. But there’s too much hype coming out ...

Ryan Walters worked as defensive coordinator under Bret Bielema before taking over Purdue's football program. Walters went ...

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema was the first to speak at the 2025 Big Ten Conference media day. Here is everything he ...

Illinois may have been the best team to miss the College Football Playoff this past season, and the latest Cleveland.com Big ...

Before we can attempt to predict the "next Indiana" to make the College Football Playoff, we must be willing to consider the ...

Penn State’s James Franklin was named preseason coach of the year, garnering 10 votes of the 25 votes. Illinois’ Bret Bielema ...

Illinois offensive lineman J.C. Davis, quarterback Luke Altmyer, coach Bret Bielema and cornerback Xavier Scott represented ...

After a breakout 10-3 campaign in 2024, Illinois football enters the 2025 season with rising expectations and a belief that ...

Illinois football players Luke Altmyer, J.C. Davis and Xavier Scott talk with Big Ten Network's Dave Revsine during Big Ten ...

Now, in Year Five, he has a team that's worthy of a preseason top 25 slot, probably top 15 in some circles. And now the ...

Under Bret Bielema, Illinois football is rising fast—winning games, upgrading facilities, and landing top recruits. Season ...