In 2024, Illinois was ranked by the College Football Playoff (CFP) Selection Committee for a program-record four straight weeks, appeared in 11 AP Top 25 polls and tied the Illinois record with ...

The Illinois football team will open its season Aug. 29 against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign. Sports Editor The Illinois football team will open its season Aug. 29 against ...

Illinois football grabbed yet another commitment for the Class of 2026. Three-star lineman and Palatine junior Tony Balanganayi announced his verbal choice Wednesday on social media, choosing the ...

Illinois football added another commitment in the Class of 2026. Three-star running back Javari Barnett announced his verbal commitment to the Fighting Illinois on social media Sunday night.

The Illinois football team got a head start on building toward playoff contention next season when three of its stalwart players recently announced they were returning. Defensive back Xavier Scott ...

Illinois football orchestrated a turnaround season under fourth-year coach Bret Bielema, winning 10 games for the first time ...

Illinois running back Josh McCray (6) reacts after scoring a two-point conversion against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Piscataway ...

Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) scores a 40-yard touchdown after making a catch as teammate Alexander Capka-Jones (15) celebrates in the final seconds of an NCAA college football game ...

Illinois football will wear special helmets on Saturday for its annual Military Appreciation Game. The No. 24 Fighting Illini (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) host Minnesota on Saturday, and their helmets will ...

Those days of non-competitive teams seem long gone now. Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema has renewed hope for fans, and it’s clear this isn’t another fleeting success under a new coach.

Big Ten football returns to the gridiron this weekend as No. 22 Illinois plays host to No. 24 Michigan in college football’s Week 8 action on Saturday. Let’s take a look at the latest ...

CHAMPAIGN — The Illinois football team was efficient in its season debut against Eastern Illinois, beating the Panthers 45-0 behind four touchdown passes from quarterback Luke Altmyer on Thursday.