Bielema didn’t stop there. He went on to call out people who like to “pop off.” He didn’t mention anyone by name, but SEC ...

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With his extension in hand, Illini football coach Bret Bielema was confident as he continued his candor for a 16-team playoff before Illini night at Wrigley Field.

Bielema confirmed he called Beamer and said he got caught up in the moment. That’s also why he said it was not pre-planned or ...

It was a big weekend for the Illinois football program, as we tried to secure some of the top talent from around the country. The class of 2026 is building into ...

The championship ring has filled with nods to the turnaround football season, according to photos posted to social media by ...

Penn State will host Oregon in a Big Ten Saturday night matchup on NBC and Peacock in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

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

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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 ...

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

The Illini continued the Big Ten's strong bowl season with a victory over the Gamecocks of the SEC. Here is every story from game day at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida: Illinois was ...