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

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

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

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 ...

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema's infamous scuffles throughout ... and conference foes Ohio State and Michigan." It might not be enough to make them a full-fledged national title contender ...

media-credit] One week after leaving Madison, former Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema is taking his first assistant to Fayetteville, as Arkansas announced Tuesday UW co-defensive coordinator Chris ...

Illinois football has risen from the bottom of the Big Ten to the cusp of contention under coach Bret Bielema ... Oregon and Michigan on their 2025 schedule, Illinois will likely find its toughest ...

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema hosted several high school recruits for their official visits.This included two ...