Brett Bielema is absolutely disgusted with Josh Pate's personal power rankings. He voiced his frustration on X.

Illinois coach Bret Bielema can't seem to shy away from social media criticism despite the college football season being ...

Illinois' Underwood and Bielema are comfortable in finding themselves working through one tossup encounter after another.

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

The Illinois football team has done an impressive job bolstering the class of 2026 with some solid talent. It is early in the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bret Bielema is the head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini, as of 2024. Bielema has held his position since 2021. During his prep career, he played as a tight end and linebacker in high school.

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema met with the media following the Fighting Illini's 21-17 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Citrus Bowl. Here is the full transcript of what the ...

The Fighting Illini are heading into coach Bret Bielema's fifth season after the fourth one concluded when they defeated South Carolina on New Year's Eve in Orlando, Florida. Illinois opens the ...