The Illini flew under the radar on their way to a 10-win season last year — their first since 2001 — and they return 18 ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Ahead of his third and final year playing in an Illinois jersey, Luke Altmyer has been named a team captain ...

With just five days until Illinois’ season kicks off against Western Illinois on Friday night under the Memorial Stadium lights, here are five thoughts to mull ...

With quarterback Luke Altmyer at the helm, the Illini are coming off a 10-win season for the first time in 23 years after ...

Bret Bielema has had plenty of players drafted into the NFL, with 14 picked in the draft since 2021. Twice, his teams have ...

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer earned the ultimate seal of football approval — being named a captain — with the simple, ...

Brandon Henderson, who started seven games as a sophomore last year, could have one guard spot locked up for 2025 ...

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer gestures to waiting fans in the northeast tunnel on his way to the Smith Center after Illinois beat Michigan 21-7 on Oct. 19, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

On ESPN's just-released list of 2025's best college football players, Illinois outside linebacker Gabe Jacas sits at No. 22.

Rusk brings plus receiving ability to the tight end position, giving Illinois a dynamic weapon in the passing game. At 6-foot-5, with strong hands and a wide catch radius, he can win against most ...