Illinois Football hosted a slew of impressive recruits to kick off their summer of 2024. This has become a habit for Bret Bielema and Illinois Football as they like to get kids on campus early and make a strong first impression as the summer begins.
Illinois Football has made a habit out of hosting a large number of priority recruits in the month of June. Bret Bielema and his staff have been keen on starting their summer off strong to create recruiting momentum and to hopefully make a strong first impression on recruits and their families.
Illinois Football has made a habit out of hosting a large number of priority recruits in the month of June. Bret Bielema and his staff have been keen on starting their summer off strong to create recruiting momentum and to hopefully make a strong first impression on recruits and their families.
Illinois Football players reported to their first summer meeting on Memorial Day evening. The team was introduced to the Illini staff’s summer plan, outlining the best way to attack this crucial part of the offseason.
The Fighting Illini kick off on the gridiron in 86 days (8/29), and expectations from Bret Bielema are high. Certainly, fans would love to see Illinois Football in post-season play once again under Bielema, after an 8-5 season in 2022.
Bret Bielema’s program is back at it again with more exciting news regarding the 2024 season. According to a post made by Illinois Football on X (@illinifootball), the Illini are now slated for two primetime games to open up the 2024 season.
Recently hired Illinois Football coach Corey Parker brought the energy during his introductory press conference on Tuesday (5/21). The former Toledo assistant was hired by Bret Bielema to coach defensive backs, after a tough year in the Illini secondary.
Illinois Football just picked up a massive in-state commitment. On Monday afternoon (5/20), Mt. Zion (Ill) wide receiver Brayden Trimble announced his commitment to the University of Illinois. Trimble is a 3-star recruit and ranked as the 17th-best player in the state according to 24/7 Sports.
Penn State closes out September at home against the Illini Illinois had an up-and-down 2023 season, the third season under head coach Bret Bielema. Barry Lunney Jr.
Prior to last year, the quarterback position was never a position of sustained strength for the Illinois program. They would have one or two years of success, but no one would consider Illinois to be “Quarterback U”.
Bret Bielema and his staff have been quiet thus far on the transfer portal front. However, this week was a pick up in recent pace for Illinois Football.
Illinois Football wrapped up spring ball 2024 on Saturday, April 20th. The Orange and Blue game kicked off at 1 pm at a sunny Memorial Stadium in Champaign.
The Fighting Illini football team held their annual Spring game at Memorial Stadium on April 20 as they continued preparations for the season opener at home against Eastern Illinois.
Illinois Football coach Bret Bielema made himself available for the media on Saturday (4/14). The Illini completed their second scrimmage of spring football, and Bielema left practice impressed with his team.
Illinois Football coach Bret Bielema made himself available for the media on Saturday (4/14). The Illini completed their second scrimmage of spring football, and Bielema left practice impressed with his team.
Illinois Football is kicking off its spring ball season. As the offseason progresses and the regular season draws near, there seems to be a little bit of caution heading into Bret Bielema’s fourth season.
Spring football is underway in Champaign Illinois. Updates on Bret Bielema’s roster are now slowly starting to trickle in. The first of which, coming out on Tuesday.
Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema joins us on the podcast to talk about some Wisconsin memories, recruiting in the age of NIL, coaching under Bill Belichick, his Money Down moment, and more!!!
By: Zain Bando Third-year Illini coach Bret Bielema voiced concerns after a gut-wrenching 25-21 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday in Champaign. Illinois had surrendered a 21-10 lead before losing in the game's closing moments on a long, sustained drive by the Badger offensive attack, led by quarterback Braedyn Locke.
Days after a fourth-quarter collapse against Wisconsin football, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is STILL complaining about the officiating. On Monday,
There are a lot of fun games this week. Most of them YB's Matt Wiesenfeld has already written about, but there are still plenty of nice values on the board in the middle of the season.
By Zain Bando The Illinois football program is quickly turning into a sinking ship right before everyone's eyes, and the devastation has continued to mount
Leonhard was named Wisconsin’s interim head coach after Paul Chryst was fired last year. However, Leonhard decided not to remain at Wisconsin after Luke Fickell was named the new head coach.
Bret Bielema may never get back to the coaching heights he achieved while at the University of Wisconsin from 2006-2012, but he's sure going to try at Illinois.
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