Singleton was the highest-ranked prep recruit of the Bret Bielema era, ranked the No. 57 overall prospect in the Class of ...

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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 ...

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

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

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

Loren Tate Illini Lines Bret Bielema knows his football X’s and ... who made the game-turning 36-yard fake-punt dash against Michigan, along with noted Murray State receiver Cole Rusk (injured ...

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

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema continues strengthening the program ... His top schools include Oregon, Michigan, Penn State, and Illinois. Illinois’ offensive coordinator Barry Lunney ...

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema is a prime example of this type of behavior, someone who often resorts to trolling on the X platform. Bielema decided to take a shot at Michigan ...

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 ...

Would you pick Jonathan Smith or Sherrone Moore to lead your football program? One college football analyst likes Smith over ...