Illinois Football

Sep 23, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) scrambles during the first half against the FL Atlantic Owls at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini entering 2024 with a talented quarterback room

Illinois Football: Isaiah Williams gets his flowers with All-Big Ten selection

Illinois Football: Jer’Zhan Newton earns multiple Big Ten awards

Illinois Football: 2024 4-star offensive lineman commits to Illini

Nov 25, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback John Paddock (4) passes the ball during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Northwestern

Jul 26, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: A thank you letter to Jer’Zhan Newton

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 05: Jer'Zhan Newton #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts during the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

One last ride for Illinois football greats Jer’Zhan Newton and Keith Randolph Jr.

Nov 18, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the second quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Iowa

Nov 11, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback John Paddock (4) passes the ball during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Despite heroics, John Paddock sent back to the bench

Sep 16, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players take the field before a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini add big-time JUCO WR to class of 2024

Indiana Head Coach Tom Allen after heads off the field the Hoosiers victory after the second half of the Indiana versus Wisconsin football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

Illinois Football: Multiple Illini opponents on coaching hot seat

Nov 11, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Reggie Love III (23) runs with the ball, pursued by Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Aaron Casey (44) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini win over Indiana

Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback John Paddock (4) celebrates the win after the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Kudos to the Illini coaches for landing John Paddock

Starkville QB Trey Petty (12) looks for his man during his team’s Friday night football game against Madison Central High School. Madison Central defeated visitors Starkville High School 41-21 at Jaguar Stadium in Madison, MS on Friday, September 23, 2022.Madison Central High vs Starkville High

Illinois Football: Illini QB commit wins Class 7A Mr. Football in Mississippi

Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema hugs quarterback John Paddock (4) and wide receiver Isaiah Williams (1) after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

4 steps for Illinois football to win the Big Ten West

Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback John Paddock (4) celebrates his touchdown throw during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini win over Minnesota

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 12: A detailed view of a Big Ten end zone pylon seen before the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini Big Ten schedule dates released for 2024

Jan 2, 2023; Tampa, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema takes the field fro the the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Happy College Football Playoff ranking anniversary

Jul 24, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; The Big Ten West division, conference championship, and East division trophies on display prior to the Big Ten football media day at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois football path to the Big Ten Championship – games to watch week 9

INGLEWOOD, CA - JANUARY 09: The College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy sits on the field before the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the TCU Horned Frogs held at SoFi Stadium on January 9, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

When is the first 2023 College Football Playoff ranking being released?

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 21: Tanner Arkin #85 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates a touchdown during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 5 crucial areas of improvement during the Illini bye week

Oct 21, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players take the field for a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Wait, positivity? An Illini bowl game? Yup.

Oct 21, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) gets a hand from teammate Aidan Laughery (21) during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Wisconsin

Oct 21, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) rolls out to pass against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Defense, decisions shine in first half against Wisconsin

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 06: Isaiah Williams #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs with the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Memorial Stadium on October 06, 2023 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Illinois football records that are on pace to be rewritten in 2023

Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) looks for an open receiver during the first quarter of their game against Iowa Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

Illinois Football: Wisconsin to be without starting quarterback on Saturday

Oct 14, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini place kicker Caleb Griffin (5) kicks a game winning field goal against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini win over Maryland

Oct 6, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) passes the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 key players for the Illini to beat Maryland