Rutgers coach Greg Schiano explained his decision to take a timeout late in his team's stunning last-second loss to Illinois.

Illinois, realizing a game-winning field goal was a pipe dream, put its offense back on the field, and — surprise, surprise — ...

It was the second time his team reached the eight-win threshold in the Bret Bielema era. In 2022, Illinois had an 8-5 season and a trip to the ReliaQuest Bowl. To make things even more humorous ...

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema was minutes removed from witnessing a near last-second miracle that saw quarterback Luke Altmyer find wide receiver Pat Bryant for a 40-yard touchdown ...

The final wound up being 38-31 after a safety on the ensuing kickoff shenanigans, giving coach Bret Bielema plenty to smile about as his Fighting Illini moved to 8-3 on the season. Just minutes be ...

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Trailing by one at the 40-yard line with 14 seconds to play and no timeouts, Illinois coach Bret Bielema sent in a play known as “church” to Luke Altmyer. The ...

Bret Bielema is not running away from the attention that Illinois is getting this week after being ranked in the College Football Playoff. But at the same time, the Illini head coach believes that ...

Illinois coach Bret Bielema changed his mind during the break. Instead of sending out Olano for another 58-yard attempt, the Fighting Illini's offense huddled up to go for it on fourth-and-13 from ...

The person who must be the least surprised to see this? Illinois head coach Bret Bielema. "I think the great thing about Josh is his resiliency," Bielema told Illini Inquirer. "Obviously ...