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

Illinois football has a busy week coming up. Both at home and on the road. On Monday at Urbana's Atkins Golf Club, the Illini Quarterback Club is hosting the annual Bret Bielema Invitational golf ...

Illinois has finally landed a Class of 2026 tight end – and it may not be the last.3-star Will Vala committed to Bret Bielema ...

Donovan Catholic (N.J.) offensive lineman Kai Pritchard, left, is among the top targets for fifth-year Illinois coach Bret ...

As he scrolls social media on his phone, Bret Bielema just can't help himself sometimes. The Illinois football coach has ...

As a junior last year at Grand Island (Nebraska), Wheeler rushed for 1,032 yards and seven touchdowns and had 10 receptions ...

Bret Bielema's success has rightfully raised expectations for Illinois, but it shouldn't be CFP or bust for the Illini in 2025 ...

For Illinois coach Bret Bielema, the Fighting Illini's shot-caller detailed the way that college football has changed across the last few seasons and how it's benefitted the entire landscape.

With indications that this U of I football team is not a mirage, Bret Bielema has lifted a sleepy program into the athletic ...

Now, what’s the yardstick to measure a head coach’s success? The post Looking to End 35-Year Drought, Bret Bielema Learns ...

The post Bret Bielema savagely trolls SEC in response to ‘gauntlet’ claim appeared first on ClutchPoints. Illinois football coach Bret Bielema has a way with words and deeds. Last year ...

CHAMPAIGN – New Illinois football coach Bret Bielema has his staff build underway, announcing his first two hires in a span of about 12 hours on Monday night and Tuesday morning. As offensive ...