Monday, On3 released its way-too-early College Football Playoff pairings, wisely including the Illini alongside fellow Big ...

Bret Bielema came away from his Saturday visit to central Illinois very impressed. The Illinois head football coach addressed ...

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

Illinois coach Bret Bielema is feeling great. The Illini are coming off their first 10-win season since 2001. A junior day ...

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema has a new assistant coach on board for the 2025 season. College Football Reporter/Columnist Illinois football coach Bret Bielema has a new assistant coach on board ...

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

Entering his fifth season as Illinois coach, Bret Bielema has quickly begun ... and how much this critical aspect of college football has impacted Bielema and his staff. "It's a live recruiting ...

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LINCOLN — Despite not impacting the College Football Playoff one bit, Illinois coach Bret Bielema stole the bowl season and set his team up for 2025 with one stroll across the field. His Illini ...