In the 2025 college football season, the USC Trojans will have to fight to overcome their overrated team narrative amid their ...

With just five days until Illinois’ season kicks off against Western Illinois on Friday night under the Memorial Stadium lights, here are five thoughts to mull ...

Mike Pritchard supports Browns starting Joe Flacco over Shedeur Sanders, citing the rookie QB’s development and the team’s ...

Most college football programs are drooling over who they landed for the class of 2025, but I am here to tell you, Illinois ...

Rusk brings plus receiving ability to the tight end position, giving Illinois a dynamic weapon in the passing game. At 6-foot-5, with strong hands and a wide catch radius, he can win against most ...

Malik Elzy arrived at Illinois as a four-star wide receiver recruit. But the former Simeon standout has just nine catches for ...

This season, I envision a similar scenario unfolding. Penn State will lose to the Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on Nov. 1. But ...

On ESPN's just-released list of 2025's best college football players, Illinois outside linebacker Gabe Jacas sits at No. 22.

The Illini's wide receiver depth chart has yet to fully shake out, but it is starting to show signs of settling ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Ahead of his third and final year playing in an Illinois jersey, Luke Altmyer has been named a team captain ...

Sam McKewon is breaking down what to expect from the Big Ten football teams in 2025. Here's a look at Illinois.

Bob Asmussen is a college football reporter and columnist for The News-Gazette. He can be reached at 217-393-8248 or [email protected].