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

Underrated in-state recruit taking Illinois football official visit

Heart skips a few beats after top Illinois football commit’s social media post

Illinois football getting first official visit swing at 4-star offensive lineman

Biggest question marks for Illinois football during spring practice

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

Bret Bielema trying to crack into recruitment of Florida offensive lineman

Illinois v Oregon

Illinois football keeps building legendary recruiting class with huge 2026 commit

Bret Bielema has Illinois football targeting Michigan defensive lineman for 2027

Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois wideout Pat Bryant (WO08) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Illinois football could have a deep sleeper in the 2025 NFL Draft

Oct 13, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Chicago Bears center Doug Kramer Jr. (68) in warm ups before an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-Imagn Images

Former Illinois football offensive lineman re-ups with the Chicago Bears

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sitting on confetti after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois football moves one step closer to landing Ohio defensive lineman

Nov 23, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Illinois football looking to flip four-star Michigan commit

Las Vegas Raiders v New Orleans Saints

Former Illinois football DB continues meteoric rise in NFL with Green Bay Packers

Indianapolis Colts v New York Giants

New York Giants bringing back former Illinois football quarterback

Illinois v Rutgers

Illinois football keeps building on special class of 2026

Toledo Central Catholic's Victor Singleton Jr. intercepts a pass intended Bishop Watterson's Cal Mangini ending the Eagles' final drive during the Division III state final Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Canton.

Top Illinois football commit is still rising up the national rankings

Illinois v Oregon

East Coast offensive tackle locks in Illinois football official visit

Reese's Senior Bowl 2025 - Practice

Pat Bryant poised to impress at the 2025 NFL Combine

Nebraska v Illinois

Elite 2026 recruit keeps Illinois football alive for commitment

Illinois v Oregon

Underrated wide receiver keeps Illinois football in top 6 for commitment

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. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football looking to shock the world by landing a top quarterback recruit

South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

2026 linebacker cuts top list, keeps Illinois football alive for commitment

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

Back-to-back 4-star commitments gives Illinois football a top 20 recruiting class

Illinois v Oregon

Class of 2025 has yet to close, as Illinois football keeps stacking talent

Head coach Bret Bielema - South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Bret Bielema doesn’t care about Michigan’s feelings amid cheating scandal

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team into the stadium before kickoff against the Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football provides great NFL path for top recruit in the state of Ohio

Illinois v Oregon

Illinois football quarterback room suffers transfer portal departure

Reese's Senior Bowl Practice 2025 - Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant ll

Illinois football WR Pat Bryant rising up NFL Draft boards at Senior Bowl

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

Illinois football lands big-time in-state commitment for 2026