While Bret Bielema’s Fighting Illini posted a respectable 9-4 record in 2025, the program’s most game-changing win happened ...

The Wisconsin connections for the Badgers' Week 1 game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish keep growing, this time at the ...

Illinois has lost defensive coordinator Aaron Henry to Notre Dame where he'll serve as a key defensive assistant.

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema took to 'X' (formerly Twitter) to express his discontent with the way the final AP Poll ...

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Aaron Henry, who has served as Illinois coach Bret Bielema’s defensive coordinator for three seasons, is headed to Notre Dame.

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 ...

Illinois offered four high school recruits this week, including in-state four-star linebacker Jameer Miles ...

Bret Bielema told ESPN the portal era is the most fun he’s had coaching, but fans aren’t buying his optimistic take. Bret Bielema just said the quiet part loud. The Illinois coach sat down with ESPN ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Illinois football team on Tuesday continued its recent bowl success with a 30-28 victory against Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. The Fighting Illini (9-4) posted nine or more ...