Illinois play their home games in Champaign, Illinois, and compete in the Big Ten. Bret Bielema leads the Fighting Illini in 2026, with Katin Houser taking the snaps.
Latest: East Carolina transfer; started 24-17 loss to Purdue on Oct 3 Source
Head coach and starting quarterback as of October 8, 2026. “Starting QB” is the quarterback who started the most recent game.
What game-day alerts include
- Kickoff times, TV channel and schedule changes
- Quarterback and injury news before the game
- Final scores and a quick recap the same night
Alerts are free. One or two messages per game week, and you can stop at any time.
