Bob Asmussen is a college football reporter and columnist for The News-Gazette. He can be reached at 217-393-8248 or asmussen ...

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

Colorado football extended an offer to three-star class of 2026 quarterback and Illinois commit Michael Clayton.

Coming off a successful season, the Colorado Buffaloes almost completely start over under Deion Sanders. How does this team ...

Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice were two of the top three picks in the 1996 NFL Draft after stellar careers at Illinois.

The annual all-star Shrine game pits the top Illinois high school players against one another, in benefit of the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

The key to Bridget Butler’s success is applicable not only to golf but to all sports. “Just focusing on my shot in front of ...

Here is a list of the University of Illinois players and coaches in the College Football Hall of Fame, according to the school. Listed with position and year of induction. Moe Gardner, DT, 2022 ...

CHAMPAIGN — When Luke Butkus left the University of Illinois to become an assistant offensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers, Illini head coach Lovie Smith knew who we ...

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema works the crowd as he auctions tickets during Friday’s Rotary Club of Champaign fundraiser. Bret Bielema on stage at Friday’s Action Auction put on by the ...

Jul 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium.