CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Following Illinois’ 21-7 victory over Michigan, an emotional Bret Bielema took to the podium for his postgame press conference. For many programs, beating Michigan at ...

Bret Bielema has decided to fire the first shots in a potential flame war with Jim Harbaugh, taking to social media to criticize the former Michigan and current Los Angeles Chargers head coach.

Bret Bielema has left the cozy surroundings of the Midwest where ... This move could be crazier than calling a timeout at Michigan State with overtime imminent. It could be worse than preparing a ...

After a frantic spring transfer portal season, the dust has settled in the college football world. Fortunately for Illinois ...

That’s why it’s a big deal Wednesday night when the Illini got a commute from 2026 prospect Tony Balanganayi. The 6-foot-4 ...

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema didn't mince words after his ... It's a far cry from a 21-7 upset over then-ranked No. 24 Michigan two weeks ago, much less a once-promising 5-1 start.

Loren Tate Illini Lines Bret Bielema knows his football X’s and ... who made the game-turning 36-yard fake-punt dash against Michigan, along with noted Murray State receiver Cole Rusk (injured ...

I know most Illinois football fans remember where this program was just a half-decade ago. If you go back about five years, ...

Bret Bielema has the Illinois football team securing all three phases of the game. This past season was great for the Illini. We managed to get to 10 wins, and ...

Pricing and availability subject to change. Coach Bret Bielema and the Illini (7-3, 4-3) are coming off a 38-16 win over Michigan State. Rutgers (6-4, 3-4) is coming off a 31-17 win over Maryland.