Recruited by wide receivers coach Justin Stepp alongside offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr., Hudson Clement became dead set on attending Illinois after his visit to Champaign.

When Bielema took over at Arkansas, he accepted the job knowing there was a mess to clean up in the wake of Bobby Petrino’s ...

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 junior ...

Ohio State's 2026 recruiting class could significantly boost if it lands a nationally-recognized 2026 tight end prospect.

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

Bret Bielema's 10-person, full-time Illinois coaching staff from 2024 is returning for the 2025 season. Mostly. There is one new addition, which Bielema announced during a press conference on Friday ...

The Illinois football team wants another big target out wide, and this under-the-radar recruit fits that bill. What Bret ...

The Big Ten was a gauntlet in 2024, and with new coaches comes new expectations. This is a power ranking of the 18 current ...

While the Illinois football team is putting together an impressive class of 2026, more names are starting to emerge as ...

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

Bob Asmussen is a college football reporter and columnist for The News-Gazette. He can be reached at 217-393-8248 or asmussen ...