Zain Bando

Joined: Jul 26, 2024

Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema Putting 'Past In The Past' Ahead Of Illinois-Penn State Game

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Illini Lands Priority Recruit In Four-Star 2025 Shooting Guard Brandon Lee

Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illini's Bret Bielema Responds To 'White Out Energy' Claims Ahead of Penn State Game

Jul 23, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Updated ESPN Power Index Projections See Upswing For Illinois

Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) runs onto the field with the team during warmups before a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Illini WR Pat Bryant Points To His Team's 'Huge Spark' Amidst 4-0 Start

Wide receiver Pat Bryant is beginning to embrace success after starting the season unbeaten.

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

ESPN Win Probability Was Not Kind To Illini In Overtime Win

ESPN was not a fan of Illinois in Friday night’s overtime win.

Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule and Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talk before a game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Illinois Breaks Two-Decade Drought With Upset At No. 22 Nebraska

In a rare case of Friday night fever, No. 24 Illinois (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) got the last laugh with a 31-24 overtime win in Lincoln, Neb. Over 90,000 packed Memor

Sep 14, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Fireworks before the fourth quarter between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Northern Iowa Panthers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Traveling to Lincoln For Illinois-Nebraska? Two Things To Do Before Kickoff

Coming to town for Illinois vs. Nebraska? Illini Now on SI has you covered.

Oct 6, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks with an official during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois vs. Nebraska Week 4: TV Channel, Live Stream, Betting Odds, More

Here is everything to know ahead of Illinois vs. Nebraska Friday night.

Sep 7, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illini Moves Ahead Of Defending National Champs In Power Rankings

Fox Sports is beginning to take notice of the Illinois football program. The Illini are No. 6 in latest Big Ten power rankings

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illini Family Helps DC Aaron Henry Deal With 'Very Hard Week' After Sister's Death

Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry said Bret Bielema and rest of staff, players helped him cope with death of his sister last week

Sep 7, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) passes against the Colorado Buffaloes during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Illinois' Aaron Henry Impressed By Patrick Mahomes' Clone: 'Cat Is Different'

Illini defensive coordinator Aaron Henry likes what he sees out of Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema Previews Ranked Nebraska Matchup, Calls It 'Unusual'

Coach Bret Bielema recognizes the unfamiliar territory Illinois finds itself in entering Week 4.

Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Illinois vs. Central Michigan Week 3: Live Stream, Betting Odds, More

Get the lowdown on everything ahead of Illinois vs. Central Michigan.

Sep 23, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the second half against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

'Bret Bielema Radio Show' Adds 'Experience,' Energy Around Illinois Program

Illinois coach Bret Bielema wrapped up the second edition of his radio show Wednesday night.

Jul 23, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois' Bret Bielema Dismisses AP Top 25 Snub

Bret Bielema is unbothered by Illinois missing out on Week 3's AP Top 25 Poll.