Ryan Walters worked as defensive coordinator under Bret Bielema before taking over Purdue's football program. Walters went 5-19 in two seasons.

Illinois football was supposed to be a sleeper, perhaps this year’s version of Indiana. But there’s too much hype coming out of Champaign.

First-year head coach Matt Entz said practice was so efficient, it finished ahead of schedule. “That’s the first time since I ...

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema credits Bill Belichick with a lot of his growth in the profession. Bielema had plenty of success at Wisconsin, and he learned some hard lessons at Arkansas ...

LAS VEGAS — After a breakout 10-3 campaign in 2024, Illinois football enters the 2025 season with rising expectations and a belief that more success is within reach. The Illinois schedule ahead ...

Public Safety Crop dusting plane crashes in northern Illinois, pilot killed The FAA says a Cessna 188 crashed near Ogle County Airport Tuesday morning. The NTSB is investigating.

SportsLine college football expert Thomas Casale shares his best Texas Longhorns futures picks for the 2025 season ...

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema was the first to speak at the 2025 Big Ten Conference media day. Here is everything he said in Las Vegas.

After finishing 10-3 last season, Illinois will bring a higher profile into this Big Ten season.

The FAA says a Cessna 188 crashed near Ogle County Airport Tuesday morning. The NTSB is investigating.

Since then, the Mountain West added UTEP, Northern Illinois (football only) and Grand Canyon (non-football).

Expanding the College Football Playoff to 16 teams remains a hot topic entering the 2025 season, but it doesn't sound like that move will become official anytime soon.