The college football world readily acknowledges how the Illinois Fighting Illini surprised the nation. Now, can Bret Bielema live up to the hype in 2025? Or will they fade away into Big Ten obscurity?

Indiana State plays the Belmont Bruins after Jaden Daughtry scored 23 points in the Sycamores' 79-74 loss to the Evansville Purple Aces.

Illinois State football announced the hiring of Wyoming associate head coach Mike Grant as its next running backs coach on ...