The Journal Star took a spin around the Internet to collect early expert predictions for the Illinois Fighting Illini ...

After a breakout 2024 campaign, Scott is receiving national attention, with the Thorpe Award being the latest nod ...

Let us imagine a world where football is no longer the bullying juggernaut dictating every move in college sports.

Lopati, a four-star quarterback who signed with Illinois on Sunday, discusses his recruitment, Illini football and family ...

College football is back in central Illinois. Illinois opens its fall camp on Friday, Illinois State started practice Thursday morning. There are high expectations ...

FOX play-by-play commentator Tim Brando ranked his top 15 college football teams heading into the 2025 season.

Players unable to practice Thursday included offensive linemen Jonah Jackson (leg), Bill Murray (ankle) and Ricky Stromberg ...

For some higher-level programs, there may be slippage from CFP contention. But other teams could be looking at more serious ...

ESPN ranked the 12 most dangerous matchups between power-four and group of five programs heading into the 2025 season.

East St. Louis is one of the top football programs in Illinois, winning the Class 6A title last year with a 13-1 record that ...

Retention is at the core of the Illini Renaissance. Getting Luke Altmyer back gives Illinois a productive three-year starter ...

Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is srichey@news-gazette.com, and you can follow him on ...