Bob Asmussen is a college football reporter and columnist for The News-Gazette. He can be reached at 217-393-8248 or asmussen ...

On Feb. 19, McNeal departed SU to reunite with Illinois, becoming its executive director of player evaluations and ...

Illinois is coming off a 10-win campaign, which has juiced up recruiting and made it likely the Illini will be pre-season ...

Illinois football sends shockwaves through way-too-early top 25 for 2025 ...

Lawmakers see the legislation they are proposing as a way to level the hyper-competitive recruiting field if not gain an ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – For high school athletes trying to decide between specializing in one sport or playing multiple, Illinois defensive backs coach Corey Parker would likely recommend the ...

College football spring practices are in full swing across the country as teams prepare for the 2025 season. This time of year also marks a crucial stretch for recruiting, with on-campus visits ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois state Rep. Travis Weaver remembers how surreal it felt having Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram sit a few rows behind him in a political science class. He will never forget the ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Illinois football is continuing their spring practices with several of their starters returning this season. One of the core groups returning whole this season is the ...