Illinois football has seen many changes under new head coach Bret Bielema. Most notably, Bielema has prioritized looking in-state and recruiting players who attend Illinois high schools.
The class of...
By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor
• May 16, 2021
Bret Bielema came to Illinois this winter after being hired as the new head coach, hired a new staff and was able to retain the majority of players for an extra year of eligibility. Despite a fast start,...
Though he missed out on getting selected during the 2021 NFL Draft, former Illini wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe has signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent.
Imatorbhebhe played...
After not hearing his name called during the 2021 NFL Draft, former Illini linebacker Milo Eifler has signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent.
After spending two years, one of which...
Former Illinois cornerback Nate Hobbs was selected in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders. Hobbs is the second Illini selected in this year’s draft after the team didn’t...
Former Illinois offensive lineman Kendrick Green was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, becoming the first Illini taken in the draft since Nick Allegretti was...
“With the first pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars select —”
Players work their entire lives for moments like these. The chance to play for teams you’ve watched your entire...
By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor
• April 27, 2021
Last Monday, the Illini played their annual spring football game to showcase how the team has progressed since new head coach Bret Bielema and his staff took over. A lot has changed on both offense and...
By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor
• April 22, 2021
At the annual Orange and Blue spring football game Monday night, Illini fans got their first look at the quarterback battle between senior Brandon Peters and redshirt freshman Isaiah Williams.
Coming...
For Bret Bielema’s standards, Illinois football’s Orange and Blue spring game was a success. The Illini finished the game with no injuries, committed minimal penalties and had solid ball security,...
The Orange and Blue spring game offered fans a glimpse into what to look forward to under new head coach Bret Bielema and his new staff. The Orange team, which consisted of first-team players, dominated...
Bret Bielema hasn’t had much time to soak in his new home of Champaign. On top of COVID-19 restrictions inhibiting everyone’s daily activities in the community, Bielema has been working nearly 24/7...
