Bret Bielema not expecting a warm welcome in return to Lincoln
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- It's been 10 years since the Illinois coach last visited Lincoln. And Bret Bielema remembers it all...
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Tommy DeVito bounces back with superb outing against Minnesota
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The Illinois quarterback showed no lingering issues during Saturday's victory over Minnesota. Tommy DeVito was a game-time...
Chase Brown downplaying Heisman talk after stellar performance
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois' star running back leads the nation in carries and rushing yards, so there's no denying he's...
Illinois steamrolls past Minnesota to become bowl eligible
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The Fighting Illini earned their sixth victory of the season after stifling the Golden Gophers 26-14 Saturday...
Fighting Illini surface in AP Poll for first time since 2011
Bret Bielema has Illinois a year ahead of schedule in his second season, and everyone is finally paying attention. The...
Bret Bielema striving to set the bar high for Illinois football
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- He's in his second season with the Fighting Illini and has them off to their best start...
Bret Bielema remaining mum on quarterback situation
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The Fighting Illini are three days away from kicking off the 2022 season, but there's still no...
Bret Bielema in awe of Isaiah Williams’ growth at receiver
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois' converted quarterback turned heads during his first full season as a wideout, and his coach think...
Bret Bielema high on Chase Brown’s ability as a rusher
INDIANAPOLIS -- Last season Chase Brown became Illinois' first 1,000-yard rusher since 2018. It was a feat that looked far-fetched...
Sydney Brown dialed in for Bret Bielema’s second season
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Fighting Illini's most productive defender can't wait to bump helmets in fall camp. After all, Illinois was...
