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

Perhaps the toughest program to project is Michigan, who enters Year 2 under Sherrone Moore just two seasons removed from an ...

Bret Bielema came away from his Saturday visit to central Illinois very impressed. The Illinois head football coach addressed the media Sunday, heaping on some high praise for the talent of the ...

The Fighting Illini added to their already-touted 2026 recruiting class by landing a four-star safety from Texas.

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It has been such a long time since the Illinois football team has been able to recruit at a high level. If you are younger than 18 years old, it is likely you d ...

Illinois football grabbed four-star linebacker Cam Thomas, which is a major win for the program and head coach Bret Bielema.

Paris is one of five area players in Illinois' 22-member 2025 class, joining Homewood-Flossmoor edge rusher Cameron Brooks, Eisenhower safety Andre Lovett, Andrew offensive lineman Michael McDonough ...

Jacob Alexander, a defensive end, had 14 Division I offers, 13 from Power Four conferences, including Michigan before going ...

The Illinois Fighting Illini program's five-win increase from 2023 through last season was one of college football's best ...

Following National Signing Day, here's the full list of the 22 high school players Illinois football signed for the 2025 ...