Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images ...

Five Free Press sports writers have some thoughts on Michigan State football's road game against Illinois on Saturday ...

Two years ago, a loss to the Spartans helped keep Illinois out of the Big Ten title game. And maybe most important, a victory ...

The Illini finished 6-1 at home. It's the first time they've won six home games in a season since 2001 when they captured the ...

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Illinois hosts Michigan State on Saturday. The Illini lost to No. 1 Oregon and Minnesota in its last two games, knocking them ...

Pat Bryant and Josh McCray lead Illinois to a over Michigan State, ending a two-game skid.

While the final makeup of the 2025 Illinois football recruiting class is being formed, the team is working ahead. A good idea. On Sunday night, Illinois landed its first 2026 commitment when four-star ...

A 38-16 win against Michigan State on November 16, which happened to be Senior Day, concluded the Fighting Illini's best home ...

In the ever changing landscape of recruiting, NIL and the transfer portal, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has had to stay ...