Illinois Football

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Breakdown of how Illinois football should use the House settlement cap space in 2025

College Football 26 giving Illinois football fans chance to boost NIL

Ugly Illinois football past hindered College Football 25 NIL dollars

Illinois football enters crucial weekend for the class of 2026

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gives a hand to players before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Top tier offensive lineman notes Bret Bielema success after Illinois offer

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium.

4-star IOL announces decision day and includes Illinois in final 6 schools

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema celebrates a 50-49 win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium.

4-star LBs reassure Fighting Illini they aren't looking anywhere other than Illinois

Oct 14, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema loos onto the field during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Illinois football one step closer to landing in-state tight end

Sep 16, 1995; Champaign, IL USA; FILE PHOTO; Illinois Illini linebacker Kevin Hardy (51) against the Arizona Wildcats at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-Imagn Images

Illinois football legends don the College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Oct 12, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sits on the field as players stretch before the start of the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Allio-Imagn Images

Elite 4-star recruit keeps Illinois football alive, sets commitment date

Illinois v Oregon

Tight end position remains large focus for Illinois football

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players wear the throwback helmets and uniforms in honor of legendary Red Grange and the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium before the game against the Michigan Wolverines. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Superstar tight end recruit predicted to find home with the Illinois football

Illinois v Penn State

Illinois football taps back into the transfer portal for defensive line help

Minnesota v Illinois

Finishing touches to the 2025 Illinois football schedule taking shape

Illinois v Oregon

Texas wide receiver keeps Illinois football alive after top 8 cut

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) and Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Alex Bray (11) attempt to block Minnesota Golden Gophers kicker Dragan Kesich (99) field goal during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois linebacker notches spot on 2025 Lott Trophy watch list

Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) throws a pass against Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Top 5 Illinois football recruits of the young Bret Bielema era

Chattanooga v Illinois

Illinois trying to grow strong recruiting pipeline in Mississippi

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.

Big Ten analysts leave the Fighting Illini just shy of natty contenders

Minnesota v Illinois

Michigan is sniffing around Illinois wide receiver commit

South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Illinois robbed of representation on College Football 26

Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches the game against the Oregon Ducks during the second half at Autzen Stadium.

Game-by-game predictions for the Fighting Illini's 2025 football season

Illinois v Oregon

Illinois needs 2026 recruiting momentum to flow into 2027

Dunlap’s Mack Sutter (7) bumps fists with teammates Blake Dietz (22) and Joseph Weeks as the Eagles battled Galesburg on the opening night of high school football Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 at Dunlap High School.

Elite in-state recruits get big recruiting push from Illinois football

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 looks to strike gold again with a prime Chicago recruit

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gets a hand from the crowd before the start of a game with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

4-star Missouri athlete has Illinois as a top contender for commitment

Nov 12, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Devin Mockobee (45) runs with the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) pursues during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois pass rusher included on ESPN's top 25 playmakers in college football

Minnesota v Illinois

Instant impact transfer portal DB picks Illinois as his landing spot