Monday, On3 released its way-too-early College Football Playoff pairings, wisely including the Illini alongside fellow Big

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.

The extremely-online Illini coach called out Harbaugh's stated ethical code of conduct on social media Tuesday night

If the projections hold, Illinois could play a perennial College Football Playoff juggernaut in the opening round next year.

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.