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Four-Star Linebacker From New Jersey Makes Illinois Football Visit
The way Illinois football has going this week, the Illini may have to develop New Jersey's Don Bosco Prep into an unofficial feeder program. In addition to offering four-star tight end JT Geraci on Wednesday, Illinois coach Bret Bielema and his staff welcomed four-star linebacker Mikahi Allen to campus for an official visit on the same day.
Illinois Offers Four-Star Tight End From New Jersey Football Family
This has been Illinois football's Jersey Week. On Wednesday, coach Bret Bielema and his staff offered sophomore Lukas Prock, from The Hun School of Princeton (New Jersey) – a day after the Illini offered four-star tight end JT Geraci, of New Jersey's famed Don Bosco Prep.
Three-Star Nebraska Running Back Commits to Illinois Football
The Illinois offense appears to be in good hands for the 2025 season after quarterback Luke Altmeyer turned down a chance to return to the SEC and his blockers – the entire offensive line – return from last season.
The 'No. 4 overall NFL Draft picks since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to be chosen with the fourth-overall pick in each NFL Draft since 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Illinois Football Offers Three-Star Offensive Lineman From Colorado
Reis Russell is ranked as the top class of 2027 player in the state of Colorado, according to 247 Sports, and Illinois on Thursday became one of the now 20-plus programs to have offered the interior lineman a scholarship.
Freshman Phenom Wide Receiver Receives Offer From Illinois Football
Illinois coach Bret Bielema landed arguably his biggest recruit to date a couple weeks ago with the commitment of two-sport star Nasir Rankin, and the Illini remained aggressive at the wide receiver position over the weekend, offering four-star wideout Chad Willis from Michigan.
Illinois Football Offers Potential-Packed Offensive Lineman From France
Most high school recruits don't know a whole lot about the head coaches who are recruiting them. But offensive lineman Ismael Camara isn't most recruits.
College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / May 31
Illinois' Bret Bielema Fires Back at Ole Miss Football Fan, the 'SEC Gauntlet'
During this week's spring meetings in Destin (Fla.), the Southeastern Conference presented graphics breaking down the "gauntlet" of a schedule each program faces heading into each season.
Illinois Receives Commitment From Division II Transfer Defensive Lineman
It's clear Bret Bielema and his staff have a philosophy: If you can, you can play – the level doesn't matter. Bielema landed All-Conference JUCO defensive back Donovan Turner out of Long Beach City College last week, and on Friday the newly extended Illini head coach landed defensive lineman Eli Coenen out of Division II Bemidji State University.
Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 30
Former Wisconsin Badger is honorable mention in ranking of Top 25 college football head coaches of 2000s
The Wisconsin Badgers haven't had any all-time greats at head coach since Barry Alvarez, but their consistent run over the last few decades deserves some amount of recognition.
Bret Bielema savagely trolls SEC in response to ‘gauntlet’ claim
Illinois football coach Bret Bielema has a way with words and deeds. Last year, Bielema extended a T-Bar gesture to South Carolina coach Shane Beamer during the Citrus Bowl in a perceived taunt.
Illinois Football Offers Three-Star Tight End From North Dakota
Bret Bielema and the Illinois coaching staff continue to remain busy on the recruiting front after offering three-star tight end Ben Hynek on Thursday.
Illinois Football Among Final Choices for Game-Breaking Receiver Recruit
After landing a commitment from elite in-state athlete Nasir Rankin – who projects as a wide receiver in college – Illinois is looking to add another explosive playmaker to its 2026 recruiting class.
Three-Star Offensive Lineman Lines Up Visit With Illinois Football
It's one thing for a college football program to go after the top recruits in its state, but it's a whole different thing to land them. Illinois has struggled
Four-Star CB Nick Hankins Jr. Includes Illinois Football on List of Five Finalists
Illinois football and coach Bret Bielema have made in-state recruiting a heightened priority, and in recent weeks they have been locking down top-tier Chicago-area talent with astonishing frequency.
Four-Star Defensive Lineman Includes Illinois Football Among Top Finalists
Illinois football coach Bret Bielema landed arguably his most significant recruit to date in two-sport athlete Nasir Rankin on Wednesday, but McHale Blade wouldn't be too far behind on the short list.Blade, an elite class of 2026 recruit, listed his top seven choices on Friday, as reported by 247 Sports – and Illinois made the cut.
Illinois Receives One of the Most Significant Commitments of Bret Bielema Era
If a few years from now Illinois football has evolved into a national contender, Wednesday may well be the day that is viewed as perhaps the most pivotal of the Bret Bielema era.
Illinois football beats out Big Ten foe for 2026 DL
The Illinois football team picked up a big commitment on Wednesday as three-star 2026 defensive lineman King Liggins announced that he will play for Bret Bielema and the Fighting Illini.
Illinois Football Strengthens Special Teams Depth With Punter Transfer
If there is one college football team that has done more to address its kicking teams specialists this offseason, it's Illinois.Bret Bielema knows he has one of the best kickers in the country in David Olano.
College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 19
Bret Bielema alleges major transfer portal spending by Wisconsin Badgers' toughest Big Ten rivals
We don't know exactly how much the Wisconsin Badgers spend on bringing in football players. But it's not hard to see that some of the other top Big Ten teams are spending a lot more.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 19
Big Ten coach calls NIL spending 'insanity' — but sees opportunity
As the NIL era turns college football into a financial arms race, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema isn’t mincing words: “Insanity, at its best.” With top-tier programs reportedly pushing $35–40 million annually in NIL roster spending, Bielema’s blunt take on the shifting landscape is a wake-up call for fans and administrators alike.
Bret Bielema News / Yardbarker / April 14
Bret Bielema's Florida pipeline grows with commitment of four-star LB
It has to be tough to get a player from the state of Florida to come join the Illinois Fighting Illini, but that's exactly what Bret Bielema and his staff were able to do.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Yardbarker / March 4
Illinois lands three-star, in-state OT Casey Thomann
At 6-foot-7 and 302 pounds, he's a big recruit. That's literal. The rankings suggest that for Illinois, he's a big deal as well.
College Football News / Yardbarker / December 31
South Carolina's Shane Beamer has strong words for Bret Bielema's taunts
Illinois' 21-17 win over South Carolina in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Tuesday became surprisingly heated, and at times left Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer extremely heated.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Larry Brown Sports / December 3
Illinois assistant coach Dana Dimel dies – dead at 62
Longtime college football coach Dana Dimel has died. Dimel’s family shared the news on Tuesday that the Illinois senior offensive assistant and former NCAA head coach has died at age 62.
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