Founded on a tradition of excellence, the Fighting Illini football program continues to showcase its prowess on the collegiate gridiron, embodying the university's commitment to athletic ...

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

The Illini hosted 2026 three-star Belleville West ... It was the second time Hankins has been on campus since the start of the football season. Illinois was the first Power Four offer for Hankins ...

Illinois defensive backs coach Corey Parker led the Illini's pursuit of Singleton ... "He puts DBs in the league, and he's a good coach," Singleton said of Parker. "He's a very good coach.

After finishing the 2024 season with a 10-3 record and a tense win over South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl, the Illinois Fighting Illini are expected to compete for a College Football Playoff spot ...

Kaedyn Hobbs is the ninth member of the Fighting Illini's Class of 2026 Hobbs has offers from Nebraska, Oklahoma State, SMU and several others Illinois football continued to add talent on Friday ...

Thompson knew Illinois would be the right fit for his new football home after a conversation with coach Bret Bielema ...

Fighting Illini look for 2-0 start when the open Big Ten play on the road against the Hoosiers on Friday night. As for Illinois, the Illini (1-0) are coming off a 32-point convincing win in their ...

This will be the third Illinois football game at Wrigley Field. The Fighting Illini previously played Northwestern at Wrigley Field in 1923 and 2010. In 2010, Illinois beat Northwestern 48-27.