It has been a busy start to the 2026 Illinois football recruiting class for coach Bret Bielema and his staff. On Saturday, Bielema and the Illini received a verbal commitment from elite cornerback ...

The Illinois Fighting Illini had a relatively successful season in 2024, going 10-3 overall and 6-3 in Big Ten games. They also won the Citrus Bowl against the South Carolina Gamecocks and finished at ...