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Bielema hints at the key to a successful season
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (247+ words) The Champaign Room Gies Memorial Stadium has been the backdrop of some incredible memories for Illini fans in recent years Illinois has gone 6-1 in each of the past two seasons, featuring some massive, culture-changing victories Wins over then No 19 Kansas…...
“It’s been really good”: Brad Underwood talks Illini summer practice
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (439+ words) Illinois’ head coach gives positive updates on offseason workouts. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In a press conference originally intended for discussing the new Busey Bank patches that Illinois Athletics teams will be wearing this upcoming season, it was only a matter of…...
Bailey, veterans looking to ‘uphold that standard’ of back seven
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (497+ words) Can returning Illini help the defense get back on track? CHICAGO — Going into next season, Illinois’ defense might look structurally similar, but should have a different feel to it. Former Montana head coach Bobby Hauck was brought in as the…...
Katin Houser joins Bielema’s transfer QB legacy
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (510+ words) From Altmyer to Russ, Bielema loves a transfer QB. I’m starting to sense a pattern in the types of quarterbacks Bret Bielema recruits. Just looking at his time in Champaign, Bielema’s two most successful QBs have been Luke Altmyer and…...
‘It’s a different world’: Bielema, Whitman on college football’s evolution
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (550+ words) Bielema and Whitman addressed the NIL era at Big Ten Media Days. CHICAGO – It’s no secret college football doesn’t look the same as it did five years ago; however, for Illinois’ Bret Bielema and Josh Whitman, it’s a whole new…...
Bielema highlights NIL’s impact on revamped Illinois offense
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (486+ words) Big Ten Media Days kicks off with talks on offensive additions. CHICAGO — Tuesday morning marked the start of 2026 Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. The 2026 offseason has seen major roster departures and additions for Illinois, creating somewhat of a reset…...
X-Factor for Illinois Football this season?
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (86+ words) Who can lead the Illini to another winning season in 2026? Who will be the key to the Illini finding success under Bret Bielema this fall? Check out the conversation on our Facebook page! What do you think about Johnny Newton’s…...
Illinois legend Devon Witherspoon rearing record NFL deal
1+ week, 1+ day ago (309+ words) The deal would net Spoon over $30 million per year. Illinois legend Devon Witherspoon is reportedly closing in on a record contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks. According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, the deal could net Witherspoon $32 million per year....
Get to know Illini QB Katin Houser
2+ week, 2+ day ago (405+ words) The transfer looks to lead the Illini offense. After the calmest stretch of QB play in recent Illinois memory, a new era has started in Champaign. Katin Houser is slated to lead the Illini offense this coming fall; yet many…...
Former Illinois star Gabe Jacas remains unsigned with Patriots
3+ week, 2+ day ago (363+ words) The Patriots’ second-round pick is still yet to sign a contract. When the New England Patriots traded up in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, they were confident in their selection. The team was fresh off a Super Bowl…...