Opinions vary widely on Alabama, LSU, Miami, Illinois and BYU when it comes to the Way-Too-Early Top 25 projections.

Illinois football had a turnaround season in 2024, winning 10 games and getting a victory over South Carolina in the Citrus ...

Here's the 2025 ESPN Way-Too-Early Top 25: 2024 record: 14-2, 7-2 Big Ten Key returning players: WR Jeremiah Smith, WR Carnell Tate, S Caleb Downs Key losses: RB TreVeyon Henderson, WR Emeka Egbuka, ...

The Miami Dolphins not making the playoffs means mock draft season is upon us. While it's very early and plenty will change before April, it's still a fun exercise to e ...

When national media comes after Illinois' Bret Bielema, be prepared to hear about it publicly, as ESPN's Adam Rittenberg ...

"Outside linebacker Gabe Jacas the latest notable Illinois player to announce his return for 2025," Rittenberg posted to his X account. "Jacas was third-team All-Big Ten and very noticeable with ...

Gabe Jacas is the latest one. The outside linebacker, who led the Illini with eight sacks this season, announced on Monday he would return next season and not put his name in the NFL draft.

Right now, 235 days before the Illinois season opener against Western Illinois, Bret Bielema’s team has many of the pieces it needs for a successful follow-up to a 10-3 season.

Luke Altmyer completed 13 of 22 passes for 174 yards with one score and one interception, while Gabe Jacas racked up three tackles for loss as Illinois (10-3) earned its first 10-win season since ...