The truth is that there's not a whole lot Illinois can do with its helmet considering their logo is a block I, but this is certainly better than the word Illini on the side in that slanted script.

On New Year’s Eve, when Illinois takes the field in sunny Orlando, Florida, to face South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl (2 p.m. CT, on ESPN), it will be a day of firsts for Illini football.

This will be the third Illinois football game at Wrigley Field. The Fighting Illini previously played Northwestern at Wrigley Field in 1923 and 2010. In 2010, Illinois beat Northwestern 48-27.

However, there will be something distinctly different about the Illini's season finale than ... was met with positive reactions from the college football community, particularly those who follow ...

Illini football coach Bret Bielema makes an appearance at the Esquire for SportsTalk.  College Football Reporter/Columnist ...