With Nikola Topic's injury history and unproven play during his OKC Thunder tenure, a former member of the club could actually be seen as an ideal replacement.

Behind an 18-yard touchdown pass from Katin Houser and a 51-yard burst from Ca'Lil Valentine, Illinois jumped out to a 14-3 lead after one quarter against UAB.

The Illini got dinged on D by the Blazers – and Bielema claims it came down to a decision he made ...

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Illinois head coach Bret Bielema enjoys watching Manny Diaz's squad due to their physicality.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema spoke with the media on Monday to recap his team’s week one win against UAB, and look ahead to its week two matchup with Duke.

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema celebrates with Illini athletic director Josh Whitman after last Thursday night’s season ...

An inside look at the Duke vs. Illinois college football game in Week 2 of the 2026 NCAA season.

Head coach Bret Bielema and defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck eased worries about the defensive performance against UAB.

The Big Ten may have solved the eligibility crisis when it comes to NFL players returning to college, and Bret Bielema seems ...

Previewing Illinois football's marquee non-conference matchup with defending ACC champion Duke with players to know, matchups ...

Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema discusses sustaining the team's momentum, adapting to change and building a program ...