On New Year’s Eve, when Illinois takes the field in sunny Orlando, Florida, to face South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl (2 p.m. CT, on ESPN), it will be a day of firsts for Illini football.

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.

Following National Signing Day, here's the full list of the 22 high school players Illinois football signed for the 2025 ...

The Fighting Illini added to their already-touted 2026 recruiting class by landing a four-star safety from Texas.

Illinois football's Class of 2026 is growing in national ranks after it got a commitment from a 4-star linebacker Cam Thomas ...

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

Cobbs, the ninth pledge to Illinois' 2026 recruiting class, marks consecutive days of future football building ...

Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant ll has been a breakout star during practice week for the Reese's Senior Bowl. How high can ...