Inside Illini Football

Can a late September game in year one of a new coach really be a "must win" game? Sure. Particularly when the team is on a three-game losing streak, needs any positive momentum it can get and is facing a#8230;

Consecutive losses to UTSA and Virginia with a tougher than perhaps expected showdown with Maryland coming this week have Illinois football in a quandary. How do they recapture that positive momentum from a Week 0 win against Nebraska? Sports editor#8230;

Sports editor Matt Daniels and beat writer Scott Richey have the full breakdown — both recapping Illinois' loss to UTSA and previewing this week's game at Virginia — in the latest episode of Inside Illini Football.

The Bret Bielema era started — officially — with a Week 0 win against Nebraska. Couldn't have scripted things much better. How the Illini build off the momentum of their season opening win is now the question. Matt Daniels and#8230;

The Bret Bielema era at Illinois officially begins Saturday with the Illini set to face Nebraska in a Week 0 matchup at Memorial Stadium. Sports editor Matt Daniels and beat writer Scott Richey (now a podcast regular) break down season#8230;

The wait is nearly over. Illinois and Nebraska kick off the 2021 season in less than two weeks. Sports editor Matt Daniels and beat writer Colin Likas discuss training camp developments, the quarterback situation with the Illini and potential opponents#8230;

On the latest edition of Inside Illini Football, sports editor Matt Daniels and beat writer Colin Likas discuss the latest happenings at Illinois training camp and draft some of the team's most important players for this coming season.

The first Bret Bielema training camp started on Monday for Illinois football. Beat writer Colin Likas and sports editor Matt Daniels discuss developments during the first three days, break down position groups and shine the spotlight on why Chase Brown#8230;

Sports editor Matt Daniels and beat writer Colin Likas discuss the legacy of the late Illini, plus recap Big Ten Media Days from Indianapolis and talk conference realignment during the latest episode of 'Inside Illini Football.'

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley standout Aidan Laughery picked the Illini over Iowa on Wednesday night in front of his hometown fans in Gibson City. Matt Daniels and Colin Likas break down what this means for Bret Bielema's Class of 2022 and how#8230;