Quarterback Luke Altmyer believes Illinois belongs in the conversation of the top teams in the country. He’s confident he can ...

Illinois named six captains Friday for the 2025 season. From left, Gabe Jacas, Tanner Arkin, Dylan Rosiek, Luke Altmyer, ...

Returning stars lead the way for the 2025 Illinois football team captains. See who Bret Bielema announced to wear 'C' on their jersey.

Illinois offered 2027 linebacker Dewayne Ingram from Garland (Texas) Lakeview Centennial, continuing its growing recruiting ...

The Illini have a favorable schedule in 2025, but they will play several pivotal games that are not to be missed ...

For me, I believe the X-factor in this Illini backfield is sophomore running back Ca’Lil Valentine. He flashed in limited ...

A Gibson City native, Laughery is poised for a significant role with the Illini this season after the redshirt junior rushed for 589 yards and four touchdowns last season on a 10-win Illini team.

The 2025 college football season kicks off with thrilling matchups like Texas vs. Ohio State and LSU vs. Clemson. But early ...

Some of the most successful programs of the College Football Playoff era had a tougher time consistently contending in these ...

Gone are the days when the Illinois football team didn’t have a quality quarterback behind center. Bret Bielema has put the Illini in a position that we had rar ...

Photos of the 12th-ranked Illinois football team practicing at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign.

The 12th-ranked Fighting Illini will open the 2025 season at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 against Western Illinois University at ...