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Can't Wait For Saturday | Of course, former Badgers are welcome on Illinois coaching staff Illinois football coach Bret ...

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema is high on his Fighting Illini, and it has some analysts believing in his bravado.

Former Badgers great James White, the sweet-footed running back who went on to win three Super Bowls, will have a place on an ...

"Antonio's experiences as a coordinator and former Illinois football player will bring tremendous value to our program," Bielema said. "He has a deep understanding of our university, the state of ...

The college football world readily acknowledges how the Illinois Fighting Illini surprised the nation. Now, can Bret Bielema live up to the hype in 2025? Or will they fade away into Big Ten obscurity?

It's early, but Illinois' class ranks No. 6 nationally and includes two blue-chippers among the eight commitments.

The former Patriots running back and three-time Super Bowl champion has been hired as the new running backs coach at the ...

College football teams around the country are firming up their coaching staff as they prepare for the upcoming campaign. That ...

James White won three NFL titles with the Patriots after a stellar Big Ten career under Bret Bielema at Wisconsin.

Illinois coach Bret Bielema has in recent days made several new additions to the Illini's coaching staff, some of whom are familiar faces or have previous ties to Bielema. A quick rundown of those ...