The Illini added two new coaches – Robby Hauck (defensive backs assistant) and Mike Linehan (defensive ends) – to their staff Tuesday ...

Luke Altmyer, Gabe Jacas and J.C. Davis should all hear their names called in April's NFL Draft, but which destinations are most likely for each?

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This has been an interesting offseason for the Illini. We have had quite a few players transfer out, and some of the positions were not filled to the capacity needed. Bret Bielema has done a great job ...

One of the best defensive line prospects in the 2027 college football recruiting cycle is set to meet in person with some elite programs as he nears a decision.

The Illinois football program is building, as a four-star recruit has pledged a commitment on Wednesday.

Illinois football will open Big Ten Conference play at Ohio State in 2026. The dates for the 2026 Big Ten Conference season were released Tuesday with Illinois having four home games and five road ...

CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema had plans to talk to Bobby Hauck last Friday to continue his push to reel in the former Montana head coach as his new defensive coordinator at Illinois. The only problem was ...

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Northern Illinois football coach Thomas Hammock has resigned to take a job in the NFL. Hammock coached the Huskies for seven seasons and led them to the 2021 Mid-American Conference championship and ...