Illinois, Bret Bielema and College Football Playoff

Illinois' Bret Bielema given ridiculous On3 college football ranking, name misspelled on now-viral top-25 list
The latest one, however, might be the funniest one yet. Monday, On3 released its way-too-early College Football Playoff pairings, wisely including the Illini alongside fellow Big Ten mainstays Oregon, Penn State, and defending national champion Ohio State.
On3's College Football Playoff projection has Illinois football, HC Bret Bielema in stunning Big Ten-SEC game
If the projections hold, Illinois could play a perennial College Football Playoff juggernaut in the opening round next year.
Illinois football lands its highest ranked high school recruit under Bret Bielema
Illinois football continues its productive recruiting offseason. The Illini landed the highest-ranked prep recruit of the Bret Bielema era over the weekend when four-star defensive back Victor Singleton announced his commitment.
Illinois Football's Bret Bielema Trolls Former Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh
The extremely-online Illini coach called out Harbaugh's stated ethical code of conduct on social media Tuesday night
Head coach Bret Bielema talks Illinois football momentum
Bret Bielema's program is on the rise, coming off a 10-3 season and a Citrus Bowl title. Here's what he had to say about their momentum.
Bret Bielema riding high after Illinois' breakout 2024 season
Illinois coach Bret Bielema is feeling great. The Illini are coming off their first 10-win season since 2001. A junior day over the weekend had more than a dozen of the top local prospects on campus.
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Illinois football lands four-star linebacker as Class of 2026 grows in national prominence
Illinois football's Class of 2026 is growing in national ranks after it got a commitment from a 4-star linebacker Cam Thomas ...
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Illinois snags 2026 four-star LB/ATH recruit Cam Thomas
Cam Thomas is one of the top athletes in the 2026 recruiting class, and though there is still plenty of time to go in his ...
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Illinois stays hot on recruiting trail, grabs 4-star linebacker
Illinois football grabbed four-star linebacker Cam Thomas, which is a major win for the program and head coach Bret Bielema.
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Meet the transfers: Illinois football welcomes a dozen new players after 10-win season
Illinois has welcomed nearly a dozen collegiate transfers to the football program, looking to build upon the Illini’s ...
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Bret Bielema trolls Jim Harbaugh over sign stealing: ‘Why did you leave?’
According to Yahoo’s report, Michigan is standing by Harbaugh, current head coach Sherrone Moore and other staff members, ...
Illinois football 2025 recruiting class: Full list following National Signing Day
Following National Signing Day, here's the full list of the 22 high school players Illinois football signed for the 2025 ...