Illinois Football

Jul 23, 2025; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) during Denver Broncos Training Camp. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Pat Bryant has a battle ahead on the Denver Broncos depth chart

3 ways ESPN has shown a bias against Illinois and Big Ten football

Receiving core a huge component to success for Illinois in 2025

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer is a top-5 quarterback in the Big 10 for this stat

Wisconsin v Illinois

Does Illinois football have another Chase Brown in the bullpen?

Eastern Illinois v Illinois

Despite being snubbed, Illinois football has options for the Biletnikoff Award

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) runs the ball.

Two Fighting Illini running backs find themselves on incredible preseason watch list

Kansas v Illinois

Illinois football projected defensive depth chart for the 2025 season

2025 Big Ten Football Media Days

This big bad word is scaring some Illinois football fans

Jul 22, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Illinois head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort.

Bret Bielema has hilarious response to a post from Illinois football

Oct 14, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) huddles along the sidelines with teammates before the game against the Maryland Terrapins.

Gabe Jacas gave the best reason for staying at Illinois for his senior season

South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Experience will be key to Illinois punching ticket to College Football Playoff

Illinois v Oregon

PTO means something completely different to Illinois head coach Bret Bielema

South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Illinois football projected offensive depth chart for the 2025 season

Michigan v Illinois

A big-time weapon for Illinois football is getting some big-time recognition

Minnesota v Illinois

Illinois football trying to get in the mix for Texas rising star

South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Xavier Scott adding to his rapidly rising Illinois football stock

Kansas v Illinois

Gabe Jacas eyed as top defensive player in all of college football

Illinois v Oregon

Bret Bielema’s offseason recruiting efforts getting preseason recognition

Luke Altmyer, South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Illinois HC Bret Bielema has high praise for his starting QB

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

Bret Bielema’s quarterback room competence is what keeps Illinois football afloat

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) gets ready to throw the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Luke Altmyer keeps building his Illinois football legend

Nov 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) celebrates with quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) after scoring a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats.

Lone Illinois offensive star on 2025 Maxwell Award Watch List for Fighting Illini

Bret Bielema, Illinois v Minnesota

Monster in-state 4-star OL schedules unofficial visit with Fighting Illini

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-Imagn Images

Illinois football shocks recruiting world with massive quarterback commit

Chicago Bears Introduce Ben Johnson as Head Coach

Chicago Bears missed the boat when it came to imitating Illinois

Illinois v Nebraska

Illinois football players with the most to gain during the 2025 season

Jul 23, 2025; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) during Denver Broncos Training Camp. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Pat Bryant starting fast could be in order for the Denver Broncos