Right before Nebraska took on the Trojans of USC, Josh Peterson and Jack Mitchell previewed the game and dug into some ...

Even as the Illini celebrate their best finish in 23 years, jockeying for position in the 2025 rankings has already begun ...

Despite winning its first bowl game in over a decade, the first time under soon-to-be fifth-year coach Bret Bielema, CBS ...

Illinois won 10 games in 2024 including the Citrus Bowl. Here is how the Illini and coach Bret Bielema ranked in the final ...

Bret Bielema and the Illinois football staff this week could be found in Orlando, Florida, busy on the recruiting trail. On Thursday, the Illini signed class of 2026 wide receiver Kenyon Alston to add ...

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer celebrates during the Illini’s 21-17 win against South Carolina in  the Citrus Bowl.

Illinois football had a turnaround season in 2024, winning 10 games and getting a victory over South Carolina in the Citrus ...

On Wednesday, college football analyst Josh Pate dropped his final top-25 of the year and he had a top five of Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, Notre Dame and Georgia, respectively. However, Illinois head ...

On Wednesday, Bielema learned of his quarterback Luke Altmyer's response to Josh Pate about Pate's "unofficial" rankings. Bielema attempted to make a social media jab at Pate but was instantly ...

One of the biggest sells is the success of former Fighting Illini standout Devin Witherspoon, who now plays cornerback for ...

The Buckeyes are No. 1 after their national championship win, but which team is between them and runner-up Notre Dame?

This is The Athletic’s college football newsletter. Sign up here to receive Until Saturday directly in your inbox. Today, we’ll officially close the 2024 season with a look at our final rankings. And ...