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.

Personally, I like them. 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 ...

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.

It's safe to assume that Illinois, having already celebrated its Rededication Game in October against Michigan, the helmet choice ... turnaround of Illinois football over the past four seasons.

While the basketball program is taking the spotlight right now, the Illinois football continues to do work behind the scenes.

It's time to start thinking about spring ball. Recruiting has dominated the attention of Illinois football fans this offseason, and understandably so with Bret Bielema and his staff doing some ...

Olney East Richland offensive lineman Casey Thomann announced his commitment to the Fighting Illini on Tuesday. The 6-foot-7, ...

Illinois football: Every college football national champ this season has one thing in common Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The 10-game regular season begins March 28 ...