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Nov 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders on the field against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

Colorado Buffaloes Targeting 4-Star Quarterback Recruit Committed To Illinois

Jack Carlough
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Jun 28, 2025
Nov 23, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Alabama Beats out Illinois Football on Recruiting Trail Yet Again

Jackson Langendorf
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Jun 27, 2025
Illinois coach Bret Bielema wanted to host a joint football practice with Bill Belichick and North Carolina.

Big Ten coach pitched Bill Belichick, North Carolina for joint practice

James Parks
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Jun 27, 2025
Oct 6, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks with an official during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Raises Concerns Over Player Tampering

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Jun 27, 2025
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Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley greets quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) after scoring a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

USC Trojans vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: Underrated Big Ten Matchup Of 2025 Schedule?

Teddy King
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Jun 26, 2025

Bill Belichick had Illinois coach Bret Bielema on his Patriots staff in 2018 and '19.

Big Ten Coach Wanted Scrimmage With Bill Belichick's UNC Before NCAA Decision

Dan Lyons
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Jun 26, 2025

September 4, 2010; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers running back De'Vion Moore (26) runs the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Martez Wilson (2) defends during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Mizzou, Illinois Shorten Future Football Schedule Agreement

Joey Van Zummeren
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Jun 26, 2025

Georgia acquired an offensive need by signing tailback Josh McCray, but Bret Bielema doesn't think the move was completely kosher.

Big Ten coach implies Georgia tampered with football player Josh McCray

James Parks
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Jun 26, 2025

Northern Illinois beating Nebraska in 2017.

Groin Kick Chronicles: 60-51

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Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema stands on the field during a warmup prior to a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Running Back Commit Javari Barnett Flipped by Alabama

Jackson Langendorf
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Jun 23, 2025

Ranking the top 25 Big Ten WRs and top 10 TEs entering the 2025 season

Trent Knoop
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Jun 23, 2025

Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches players warm up before a game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Offers Four-Star Defensive Back From Chicago Prep Powerhouse

Jared Shlensky
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Jun 22, 2025

Jul 23, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Offers Hulking Class of 2027 Blocker From Minnesota

Jared Shlensky
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Jun 21, 2025

llinois Fighting Illini coach Bret Bielema reacts during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium.

Former Razorbacks coach still throwing shade at SEC over scheduling

Andy Hodges
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Jun 21, 2025

Nov 11, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts to a call during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Lands Fourth Four-Star 2026 Recruit in Cornerback Nick Hankins Jr.

Jared Shlensky
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Jun 20, 2025

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema celebrates a 50-49 win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

ESPN Ranks Illinois Football's 2026 Recruiting Class Among Nation's Top 10

Jackson Langendorf
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Jun 19, 2025

Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Welcomes (The Next) Isaiah Williams

Jared Shlensky
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Jun 19, 2025

Groin Kick Chronicles 70-61

Groin Kick Chronicles: 70-61

Josh Peterson
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Jun 19, 2025

Aug 27, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gets a hand from defensive back Terrell Jennings (6) after Saturday s win over the Wyoming Cowboys at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illini Receive Landmark Commitment From Four-Star Offensive Lineman

Jason Langendorf
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Jun 18, 2025
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