Singleton was the highest-ranked prep recruit of the Bret Bielema era, ranked the No. 57 overall prospect in the Class of ...

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And so does Bret Bielema. That’s why it’s a big deal Wednesday night when the Illini got a commute from 2026 prospect Tony ...

Tanner Heckel stared down Michigan’s Semaj Morgan on a punt return last October, and the Illini sophomore may have an even ...

Illinois football lost a pivotal member of its 2026 recruiting class. Here's who the Fighting Illini lost to the SEC.

Bret Bielema's ability to retain key players amid transfer chaos strengthens the Illini, with 18 of 22 starters returning for another promising season.

Illinois football has risen from the bottom of the Big Ten to the cusp of contention under coach Bret Bielema ... Oregon and Michigan on their 2025 schedule, Illinois will likely find its toughest ...

There is no position that is safe when it comes to the transfer portal, and the Illinois football team is experiencing that ...

He chose the in-state Illini over offers from more than 10 other Power Four programs, including Auburn, Miami, Nebraska, Michigan, Kentucky and Louisville ... the No. 22 player in Illinois. Head coach ...