Illinois Football

Oct 30, 2010; Champaign, IL, USA; A detailed view of the Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during the pre-game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images

Nebraska running back locks in Illinois official visit

Crystal Ball Prediction submitted for huge Illinois recruiting target

Illinois gearing focus on the Sunshine State for massive 2027 recruiting target

Commitment date and time set for massive Illinois football recruiting target

Minnesota v Illinois

Ohio starting to become a hotbed for Illinois football recruiting

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

Leader of the Illinois football team gets massive vote of confidence

Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches players warm up before a game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Illinois poised for College Football Playoff berth with this key win

May 10, 2025; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) during rookie minicamp at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Pat Bryant ready to skyrocket up Illinois NFL chart with Denver Broncos

Illinois v Rutgers

Big Ten Power Rankings after spring portal: Illinois gets stronger

South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Illinois backfield is going to be fueled by the haters in 2025

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-Imagn Images

Superstar freshman wide receiver adds Illinois to his offer list

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football fans shouldn’t underestimate this early opponent

Illinois v Rutgers

Illinois projected as a top 10 team in the country to start 2025 season

Nov 5, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema disrespected in latest Big Ten coaches ranking

Dec 17, 2024; Frisco, TX, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Hudson Clement (3) reacts after catching a pass against Memphis Tigers defensive back Davion Ross (1) in the fourth quarter at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Early look at the top 3 high impact Illinois football transfer portal additions

Ball State v Vanderbilt

Luke Altmyer gets more weapons as Illinois lands transfer portal tight end

Illinois v Northwestern

Watch 4-star QB pull savage move on Illinois before committing to Nebraska

Eastern Illinois v Illinois

Wide receiver reputation starting to build for the Illinois football program

Kansas v Illinois

Illinois has clutch transfer portal win, as defensive departure is no more

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

Is Illinois the Big Ten’s dark horse? A bold top 10 ranking explained

Illinois v Rutgers

Bret Bielema building all three phases of the game for Illinois

Illinois v Nebraska

Illinois looking to shock the world, as massive recruit sets commitment date and time

Eastern Illinois v Illinois

Seattle Seahawks keep tapping into Illinois pipeline

Illinois v Oregon

Illinois players who are sleepers for the 2026 NFL Draft

Illinois v Oregon

Illinois players who are locks to be selected in the 2026 NFL Draft

Kansas v Illinois

Explosive year sends Illinois defensive tackle to the Los Angeles Chargers

Purdue v Illinois

Illinois football continues NFL Draft hot streak in Bret Bielema era

Illinois v Oregon

Bret Bielema keeps adding foundation pieces from transfer portal for Illinois