What's good for Illinois football, of course, is Bielema's primary focus. But the longtime coach — about to enter his 17th ...

For the second year in a row, Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema, his family, and the Illinois football team have ...

He had a titanic run-in with South Carolina's Shane Beamer at last year's Citrus Bowl. He has needled back at fans dumping on ...

Simply put, Bielema is willing to weigh in. A rarity in a profession that’s not short on people happy to give nothing. No ...

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

Illinois football and Head Football Coach Bret Bielema are hosting the second annual FamILLy First Backpack and School Supply Drive.

Dan Mullen once coached in the SEC at the same time as Bret Bielema, and now Mullen is wondering if they could make a reunion ...

Maryland coach Mike Locksley explained how he 'lost' — and plans to regain — his locker room, while Curt Cignetti had tons of ...

Illini beat writer Scott Richey went one-on-one with football coach Bret Bielema to discuss the state of his program after one of the best seasons in Illini history ...

More so than ever, the playoff is the No. 1 topic in the sport. And for the first time in what feels like forever, the Illini ...

The Big Ten held its 2025 media days in Las Vegas, symbolizing the conference's westward expansion. The author draws ...

LAS VEGAS | While other Big Ten football coaches Viva Las Vegas'd this year's site of Big Ten Football Media Days, Penn State's James Franklin wasn't thrilled. Not with the city but with the ...