Illinois’ sophomore running back has been astonishing everyone this month and is coming off his second 200-yard rushing performance. Chase Brown continues to raise eyebrows across the Big Ten, with his workhorse production. He carried the ball 33 times in…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Bret Bielema got his first crack at his old team, but it didn’t turn out the way he wanted it to. Wisconsin invaded Memorial Stadium Saturday afternoon and embarrassed Illinois 24-0 in front of a Homecoming crowd…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois’ sophomore running back emerged from the shadows and shined in the victory over Charlotte last Saturday. Chase Brown made a statement with his 257 yards on the ground. Not only was his heroics a career high,…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The season-opening victory over Nebraska seems like ages ago now that Illinois has lost three-straight games. Bret Bielema is never one to make excuses for his team, but it’s just his first season with the Fighting Illini…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Saturday’s victory over Nebraska was the coming out party for the Illinois quarterback. Artur Sitkowski was more than ready when his number got called and he delivered for the Fighting Illini in the clutch. Although his performance…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It only took one game at his new position to convince Illinois fans that he was born to do it. Isaiah Williams made plays all over the field Saturday afternoon and performed like an All-Big Ten caliber…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The 30-22 victory over the Huskers Saturday afternoon was just a taste of what the 51-year old coach hopes to bring to Champaign. The start of the Bret Bielema era wasn’t pretty by any means, but Illinois…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The veteran coach is ready to start his legacy with Illinois, and Saturday’s matchup with Nebraska is going to tell him a lot about the team he inherited. Bret Bielema’s homecoming has been full of support since…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — He’s only been on the job for eight months, but in that short period of time the Fighting Illini are beginning to visualize the foundation he’s building. Bret Bielema knows the Big Ten like the back of…
INDIANAPOLIS — Lovie Smith played musical chairs with Illinois’ quarterbacks last season. Brandon Peters, Isaiah Williams and Coran Taylor all had significant action behind center through a 2-6 campaign. However, after the Fighting Illini’s first spring with Coach Bret Bielema,…
