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The Dodd Trophy, college football's most coveted national coaching award, features 26 coaches on the preseason watch list. After last season, it would be hard to argue a case that Bielema doesn't ...
With the start of the football season right around the corner what are your thoughts on the defense? A. Let’s start with the ...
Illini linebacker Jacas reminds Bielema of one of his former players who has since carved out a Hall of Fame career in the ...
Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema and his family have launched an initiative to give back to veterans.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Things got a bit heated in the 2024 Citrus Bowl between South Carolina football and Illinois. Coach Shane Beamer had to be held back late in the third quarter after Illinois coach Bret ...
Illinois football coach Bret Bielema made a new SEC rival this week after naming names in a tampering accusation. His no-so-subtle jab at the Georgia ...
Bret Bielema called out Georgia for its recruitment of former Illinois running back Josh McCray earlier this offseason.
The 22-year-old fan reportedly admitted to directing the comments toward Marte.
Bret Bielema is a fan of chirping, particularly during heated moments on and off the field, and he likes to be as blunt as possible. The legendary coach's no-nonsense attitude has been a prime ...
Bret Bielema & Co. had a spectacular season in 2024, wrapping up the season with a 10-3 record. The Illinois were expected to make the playoffs but they couldn't.
Four-star class of 2026 running back Javari Barnett flipped his commitment from the Illinois Fighting Illini and coach Bret Bielema to Alabama, he told On3.