Illinois football coach Bret Bielema has seen a lot of movement over the years across multiple programs, transfer portal or not. Upon learning the news of now-former running back Josh McCray's ...

It has to be tough to get a player from the state of Florida to come join the Illinois Fighting Illini, but that's exactly what Bret Bielema and his staff were able to do. On Monday, it was ...

In a major recruiting victory for Illinois head coach Bret Bielema, four-star linebacker Tony Williams out of Jacksonville (Fla.) Raines announced his commitment to the Fighting Illini on Monday.

As for the time being, though, it's likely back to business as usual for Bielema and Co. as it attempts to build off last year's historic run. Zain Bando is a freelance writer for The Sporting News.

Loren Tate Illini Lines Bret Bielema knows his football X’s and O’s. The Illini head coach is fully up to date in handling training regimens as well as game-day oversight. Advertisement ...

I love the coaches I do it with, love the teammates I do it with, love the leadership from Coach [Bret Bielema], the communication. I feel like this will really prepare me for the next level.” ...

After four seasons at Illinois, McCray is entering the transfer portal. CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema said he was "surprised but not shocked" by running back Josh McCray's move into the transfer portal.

I asked Illinois coach Bret Bielema for his take on the situation. "I don't compete against Tennessee all that much (in recruiting)," Bielema said. "We compete against them a little bit just ...