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Illinois football lost a pivotal member of its 2026 recruiting class. Here's who the Fighting Illini lost to the SEC.

Saturday was production for the Illinois football program, as we added some much-needed depth to the offensive line. The ...

Tanner Heckel stared down Michigan’s Semaj Morgan on a punt return last October, and the Illini sophomore may have an even ...

And so does Bret Bielema. That’s why it’s a big deal Wednesday night when the Illini got a commute from 2026 prospect Tony ...

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

It is going to be hard for the Illinois football team to have a run of defensive backs like we have had the past few years, ...

The Illinois Fighting Illini are gearing up for an exciting 2025 season. With Bret Bielema steering the program toward ...

Linebacker Tony Williams and defensive back Almirian Thomas, 2026 recruits from Florida, have committed to Illinois ...

For the first time in program history, Western Michigan hockey is headed to the Frozen Four. The top-seeded Broncos recovered from a first-period deficit with a pair of goals 4:12 apart at the end ...