The Illini's class is ranked #22 in the nation by ESPN, tying the previous high of #22 in 2007 and 2008. It is head coach Bret Bielema's fifth-straight top-50 recruiting class. He has now signed four of the five highest ranked Illini recruiting classes of the past 15 years, according to 247Sports.

The Illinois Fighting Illini lost to the Wisconsin Badgers in a Week 13 college football game. Recap, highlights and more from Madison, Wisconsin.

The University of Wisconsin Badgers (4-7, 2-6 Big Ten) wrapped up the final home game of the 2025 season with a matchup against the No. 21 Illinois Fighting Illini (7-4, 4-4). Following some early back-and-forth, the Badgers eventually ran away with it ...

Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) runs with the ball during a college football game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Illinois Fighting Illini on Nov. 1, 2025, at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. Luke Altmyer ...

The Illinois Fighting Illini face the Tennessee Volunteers in the Music City Bowl on Dec 30. Here are ticket prices and how you can buy one for Nashville.

The Illini landed impact talent across the board to kick off the early signing period – and Illinois on SI is here to sort it all out

The Illinois Fighting Illini and Rutgers football teams met in a Big Ten Conference contest at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 1. Illinois defeated Rutgers 35-13. Advertisement Article continues below this ad The Fighting ...