Monday, On3 released its way-too-early College Football Playoff pairings, wisely including the Illini alongside fellow Big ...

If the projections hold, Illinois could play a perennial College Football Playoff juggernaut in the opening round next year.

The release of the NCAA’s findings on Michigan’s recruiting, sign-stealing, and advanced in-person scouting scandal has rocked the college football world. The N ...

Illinois coach Bret Bielema took aim at former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh in a series of tweets amid reported pushback by UM ...

Illinois coach Bret Bielema, who has been outspoken against Michigan amid its sign-stealing allegations, trolled Jim Harbaugh ...

Coach Shane Beamer had to be held back late in the third quarter after Illinois coach Bret Bielema appeared to taunt him after signaling to Beamer with a substitution gesture used by game officials.

The Fighting Illini coach didn't call out the recruit by name, but Bielema watched Dunlap's Mack Sutter play basketball Saturday afternoon.

However, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema took offense to Pate's rating since his Illini team was left out of the top 25. Illinois finished 10-3 overall and 6-3 in the Big Ten Conference.

Illinois football fans are well aware of coach Bret Bielema's feistiness and competitive nature on the field and in the forums – whether that's defending his club in front of a press conference ...