No. 23 Illinois edged No. 21 USC 34-32 in an absolute thriller, giving Bret Bielema and crew quite the bounce back win. After getting blasted by Big Ten foe Indiana last week, the Illini fought off ...

CHAMPAIGN — All systems appear to be a go for Illinois to play Northwestern at Wrigley Field in the regular-season finale on Nov. 30. The Wildcats are going through a massive renovation of Ryan Field ...

The No. 21 USC Trojans suffered their first loss of the season against the No. 23 Illinois Fighting Illini, 34-32. It was a close matchup, but after injuries and turnovers, the Illini came out on top.

ESPN broadcaster Scott Van Pelt reacts before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on Sept. 22, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland. Illinois head coach Bret ...

Oct. 10—CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema doesn't have to imagine what it's like to knock off the No. 1 team in the country. The current Illinois coach has been there, done that. During his time at Wisconsin, ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Illinois football coach Bret Bielema met with the media following the Fighting Illini's 30-28 victory over the Tennessee Volunteers in the Music City Bowl. Here is the full ...

Over the course of the past five years, there has been no shortage of complaints from college coaches regarding the current state of the sport. That’s why it stands out all the more that Bret Bielema ...