Illinois Football

3 areas of attack for the Illinois football team against Michigan

Latest AP Top 25 shows respect for the Illinois football program

Defense? Luke Altmyer doesn’t need no stinking Illinois football defense

5 stressful observations from the Illinois football win over Purdue

Brilliant play calling highlights big first half for Illinois football against Purdue

Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football enters pivotal class of 2025 recruiting weekend

3 big areas where the Illinois football team can attack Purdue

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema stands on the field during a warmup prior to a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Illinois football behind Nebraska in Big Ten power rankings? What?

Anonymity could be the Illinois football secret weapon to make the College Football Playoff

Illinois football trying to get into running for 4-star cornerback

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) walks on the field during a warmup prior to a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Wild weekend AP Top 25 ramifications for the Illinois football program

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs while trying against Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Tyler Elsdon (43) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Early games could impact Illinois football in the long run

Nov 10, 2007; Columbus, OH, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini receiver Will Judson (13) celebrates with the student section after a victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. The Fighting Illini beat the Buckeyes 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

Illinois football fans know what Vanderbilt is feeling after huge win over Alabama

Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras (64) calls out the defense in the second quarter of the NFL Week 2 game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. The Bengals led 16-10 at halftime.

NFL teams relying on former Illinois football players for key roles

Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the helmet worn by Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Zachary Barlev (68) during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Illinois football targeting a big-time enforcer on the recruiting trail

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Luke Altmyer looking to rewrite Illinois football record book with 2024 season

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema shakes hands with head coach Jim McElwain (right) after a game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Top in-state recruiting target still a big priority for the Illinois football program

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Illinois football eyeing longer AP Top 25 streak than in 2022

Sep 29, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) runs around the block on Carolina Panthers cornerback Troy Hill (13) during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Former Illinois football great pivotal in breaking Cincinnati Bengals losing streak

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) lines up during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Illinois football falling to Penn State doesn’t change 2024 season expectations

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) points to one of his blockers as he runs with the ball in the second quarter of a Big Ten football game against Penn State, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa.

Despite disappointing defeat, Illinois football should still be in the AP Top 25

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema during the second quarter of a Big Ten football game against Penn State, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa.

5 painful observations from the Illinois football loss to Penn State

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Late collapse stains solid Illinois football first half against Penn State

3 areas of worry for the Illinois football team against Penn State

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 areas of attack for the Illinois football team against Penn State

Illinois football is 4-0 and fans need these shirts

Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) drops to throw against Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker MJ Sherman (48) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

3 big changes Illinois football can make to beat Penn State

Latest big win has Illinois football jetting up AP Top 25

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