About
Fighting Illini News
Illinois Football
Illinois Basketball
Illinois Baseball
FanSided NCAA Sites

Illinois Football

Oct 14, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Bret Bielema and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban meet midfield prior to the start of their game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Danny McGuire “excited” to see Illini hire Bret Bielema

Rees Woodcock

|

Jan 12, 2021

Illinois Football: Impact of Bret Bielema already shaping Illini roster

Rees Woodcock

|

Jan 10, 2021

Illinois Football: Josh McCray was a good first addition for new Illini staff

Jalen Wilson

|

Jan 7, 2021

Illinois Football: How big was the Illini hiring of Ryan Walters?

Rees Woodcock

|

Jan 7, 2021

Oct 5, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A general view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before a game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini transfer commit Calvin Hart has “faith in Coach Bielema”

Rees Woodcock

|

Jan 5, 2021

Sep 21, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) looks to pass during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Is Brandon Peters returning good for the Illini?

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 30, 2020

Nov 24, 2018; Evanston, IL, USA; A detailed view of a Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 4 reasons Tony Petersen is a home run hire for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 29, 2020

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini run out of the tunnel before the game against the California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 5 grad transfer targets for Bret Bielema and the Illini

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 23, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: Doug Kramer #65 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini center Doug Kramer announces return

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 23, 2020

FAYETTEVILLE, AR - SEPTEMBER 3: Head Coach Bret Bielema of the Arkansas Razorbacks jogs onto the field after a game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Razorback Stadium on September 3, 2016 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Bulldogs 21-20. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Twitter reacts to Illini hiring of Bret Bielema

Zain Bando

|

Dec 22, 2020

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 10: Offensive lineman Doug Kramer #65 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks over the line against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: A thank you letter to the Illini seniors

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 21, 2020

Oct 21, 2017; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Bret Bielema looks on during the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 4 assets Bret Bielema will bring the Illini

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 19, 2020

Oct 14, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Bret Bielema and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban meet midfield prior to the start of their game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini set to hire Bret Bielema as their next head coach

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 19, 2020

Sep 7, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Buffalo Bulls head coach Lance Leipold reacts from the sideline during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Buffalo 45-13. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Is Lance Leipold right for the Illini; the verdict is in

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 19, 2020

Nov 2, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe (9) celebrates his touchdown during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini WR Josh Imatorbhebhe enters 2021 NFL Draft

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 17, 2020

COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 27: Illinois Fighting Illini on the field before a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Capitol One Field at Maryland Stadium on October 27, 2018 at College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 guard Brody Wisecarver

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 16, 2020

Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A general wide view of fan cutouts during the second half during a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini acat Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 cornerback Daniel Edwards

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 16, 2020

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-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 quarterback Samari Collier

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 16, 2020

Sep 14, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Mike Epstein (26) and his teammates pat a memorial of Harold E. "Red" Grange prior to the first half against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 4 head coaches best suited for the Illini job

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 16, 2020

Oct 19, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; The Marching Illini and Illinois Fighting Illini student section celebrate a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 wide receiver Prince Green

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 16, 2020

Nov 2, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; A fly over is seen during the national anthem prior to the first half of a game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 safety DD Snyder

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 16, 2020

Dec 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini kicker James McCourt (17) kicks an extra point against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 guard Zachary Barlev

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 16, 2020

Oct 19, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Fans rush the field after the Illinois Fighting Illini's victory over the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 center Josh Kreutz

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 16, 2020

Nov 28, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The exterior of Memorial Stadium is seen. Due to COVID-19 concerns a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Ohio State Buckeyes has been cancelled. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 cornerback Tyler Strain

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 16, 2020

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini run out of the tunnel before the game against the California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 defensive end Sedarius McConnell

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 16, 2020

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; General view of the Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during the second quarter against California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 wide receiver Patrick Bryant

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 16, 2020

Dec 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A general view during the first half in a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 linebacker Dylan Rosiek

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 16, 2020

Dec 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A general view during the first half in a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Top 5 options to be the Illini head coach 1.0

Rees Woodcock

|

Dec 14, 2020

Legal Disclaimer

Accessibility Statement

© 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.