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

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Four-star safety Kaedyn Cobbs committed to Illinois' 2026 class on Friday. The Guyer High School (Texas) standout chose Bret Bielema's program over schools like Nebraska, UNLV, Texas Tech ...

Bret Bielema and the Fighting Illini are building one of the nation's best classes with its 2026 recruits. Here is a running ...

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 ...

Illinois football's Class of 2026 is growing in national ranks after it got a commitment from a 4-star linebacker Cam Thomas ...

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While Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State and Indiana made the College Football Playoff this past season, one team right on the ...

Bret Bielema is building something in Champaign, and the rest of the country is starting to take notice. The post Texas ...

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