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 ...

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

One of the five wins in Walters' tenure with the Boilermakers was against former boss, Bret Bielema. He shared why his former ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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