Former Wisconsin defensive lineman James Thompson Jr. met with the media on Friday for the first time since transferring to ...

In its Way-Too-Early Top 25 for the upcoming football season, Max Olson at lists the top portal addition for each of the ranked teams. Illinois made the cut, checking in at No. 13, just behind Alabama ...

This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccurate headline and to add new information. Illinois coach Bret Bielema said he was in contact with former Wisconsin coaches Paul Chry ...

Coach Bret Bielema and the Illinois football program rounded out its 2025 recruiting class Monday, two days before national ...

As Nebraska slowly builds its next class, a Citrus Bowl imbroglio helped Bret Bielema and Illinois break out on the 2026 ...

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema doesn’t appear to be a fan of former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. Yahoo! Sports reported Tuesday that Michigan has responded to the NCAA’s notice of ...

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois – Illinois football coach Bret Bielema knows expectations for his team in 2025 have – relatively speaking – shot right through the roof. It's not often the Illini are ...