Three-time defending state champions. National recruits. Powerhouse dynasties. These are the top 25 Illinois high school ...

The Illini D had some brilliant moments last year, but can the unit take a big step toward consistent excellence in 2025?

After playing soccer at Naperville North with his older brother, Pablo, they went their separate ways. David Olano called an ...

Illinois football continues to recruit the St. Louis area with purpose. “We got a couple guys that are out contributing for ...

Two of Bret Bielema's all-Big Ten returning starters made the 2025 Bronko Nagurski Trophy preseason watch list Tuesday.

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The Illinois football team landed another in-state commitment for the Class of 2026 on Monday, when tight end Will Vala of Downers Grove North announced he had picked the Fighting Illini. The 6 ...

DeSoto running back Myson Johnson-Cook, who holds an Illini offer, has thrived since his move to Texas, finishing with 911 ...

Illinois College football is projected to finish third in the Midwest Conference, tied with Chicago, in the 2025 coaches poll ...

His college football career hasn’t played out the way he imagined when he was a two-way standout for Batavia, but veteran Northern Illinois linebacker Quinn Urwiler wouldn’t trade a thing.

Northern Illinois offensive lineman Abiathar Curry jumps in the air in celebration after winning a NCAA college football game 16-14 against Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7 ...

With so many advantages, Power 4 programs have no excuses for losing to a team from the MAC. That will be truer than ever ...