University of Illinois Football

News

Illinois rewards coaches Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood

Illinois reaches extension agreements for Brad Underwood, Bret Bielema

Illinois announced on Tuesday evening men's basketball coach Brad Underwood and football coach Bret Bielema have both agreed to six-year contract extensions. Both agreed extensions are pending Illinois Board of Trustees' approval on May 22. It's likely both will be approved.

The Draft Wire on MSN · 1d

Bret Bielema turns Illinois into leading NFL talent producer; earns contract extension

Illinois was one of only five schools with three or more players drafted during the first three rounds in both the 2023 and 2024 NFL Drafts

Associated Press News on MSN · 3d

Illinois rewards football coach Bret Bielema and hoops coach Brad Underwood with 6-year extensions

Illinois has locked in its football and men’s basketball coaches for the long term, agreeing to six-year contracts with Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood.

Whispers of a dark-horse CFP run pit Illinois against the program's fiercest rival -- preseason expectations

Bret Bielema's success has rightfully raised expectations for Illinois, but it shouldn't be CFP or bust for the Illini in ...

Sporting News on MSN3h

Bret Bielema says unnamed college football programs are spending 'insanity' NIL money to win championships

With a huge leap this past season that saw Illinois clinch its first 10-win year since 2001, coach Bret Bielema has begun ...

Football: Crim announces verbal commitment to Illinois

ELIDA — Parker Crim of Elida, the Western Buckeye League's reigning defensive player of the year, announced via social media on Wednesday morning that he is verbally committing to play football for ...

11don MSN

Where Illinois Football Lands on Joel Klaat's Post-Spring Top 25 for 2025

College football analyst and podcaster Klaat loves the Illini's experience and says, 'They're gonna be damn good.' ...

Journal Star on MSN3d

Illinois football picks up another commitment for Class of 2026

The three-star defensive lineman from Ohio is the 14th member of the Fighting Illini's recruiting class for 2026.

On3 on MSN1d

ESPN ranks Top 10 teams to make first College Football Playoff in 2025

The College Football Playoff being expanded to 12 teams changed the game in a myriad of ways. A whole new world has been ...

Badgers Wire on MSN2d

Former Wisconsin football head coach signs major contract extension

Former Wisconsin football head coach Bret Bielema and the Illinois Fighting Illini have agreed to a new six-year contract ...

wandtv.com17h

Illini Football Season Opener Against Western Illinois Moved to Friday Night

The Illinois football team will now open the 2025 season one day earlier — Friday, Aug. 29 — against Western Illinois in ...

Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you

Show inaccessible results