When national media comes after Illinois' Bret Bielema, be prepared to hear about it publicly, as ESPN's Adam Rittenberg ...

As he showed in Illinois' New Year's Eve Citrus Bowl win over South Carolina, Illini coach Bret Bielema doesn't mind a bit of verbal sparring on the field. But if you hadn't noticed, Bielema is also ...

Illinois coach Bret Bielema was letting some prominent media outlets hear it after omitting his team from way-too-early 2025 ...

The SEC has a shot at winning the first 12-team College Football Playoff and its 14th national title in 19 years.

Sports Editor Matt Daniels covered as many Illinois football coaches — three — as losses that the 2024 Illini football team ...

Of course, quarterback Luke Altmyer is the headline returner. He improved a lot in 2024 with 22 touchdowns and just five ...

South Carolina was a big favorite over the Illinois football team, but they weren't able to get the job done in the game.

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh McCray (6) celebrates his touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the fourth quarter at Camping World Stadium.

An Illinois football player was down near the South Carolina sideline at one point in the second half and Bret Bielema went ...

Bowl games don't mean anything? Don't tell that to Illinois and South Carolina. Here's how social media reacted to the big ...

Illinois football team has exceeded expectations — and the program has a chance at 10 wins for the first time since 2001.

Both No. 14 South Carolina and No. 21 Illinois are on the verge of rare feats for their program as they prepare to meet at ...