Despite a successful spring for Illinois football and coach Bret Bielema, who retained most of their roster while adding some ...

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema has seen a lot of movement over the years across multiple programs, transfer portal or ...

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That’s why it’s a big deal Wednesday night when the Illini got a commute from 2026 prospect Tony Balanganayi. The 6-foot-4 ...

Singleton was considered coach Bret Bielema's biggest recruiting win of his tenure thus far. The Illini were gunning for the top spot in the 2026 247Sports Composite Rankings, and while they still ...

It has to be tough to get a player from the state of Florida to come join the Illinois Fighting Illini, but that's exactly ...

McCray was named the Most Valuable Player of the Illini’s Citrus Bowl victory over South Carolina on New Year's Eve after ...

Bret Bielema said he was "surprised but not shocked" by running back Josh McCray's move into the transfer portal. The Illinois football coach met with the media after Wednesday's spring practice.

Bret Bielema has known Atsushi Saijo for more than 30 years, with the veteran football coach from Japan stopping by Champaign ...

As Bender puts it, it's a "prove it" season for Altmyer as much as it is Bielema. Beating Ohio State and USC puts the Illini ...

For months, we were told Illinois would have four quality running backs who would split carries in 2025.Citrus Bowl MVP Josh ...

Bret Bielema's ability to retain key players amid transfer chaos strengthens the Illini, with 18 of 22 starters returning for another promising season.