CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois football is offering historic roster retention early in the NIL era. But the quality of the coaching staff overseeing the talent is almost equally as important.

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At some point during the 2025 season, Illinois kicker David Olano will face a crucial kick in nasty weather. He plays in the ...

CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema is ... have the continuity like that, that's going to be a big deal for our guys. We already kind of laid the ground of what we want the room to look like and how ...

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema had fun again ... Having done so in recent weeks, Bielema caught wind of it on 'X' and gave a Bielema-like response along with it. This caused several fans ...

That wasn't enough for some – including Illini football coach Bret Bielema, an unabashed fan of other Illinois athletics programs as well as an extremely online human. At issue was the placement ...

There are Illinois football players scattered throughout the NFL, and some are even playing in their own backyard. The Illini ...

"Antonio's experiences as a coordinator and former Illinois football player will bring tremendous value to our program," Bielema said. "He has a deep understanding of our university, the state of ...

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema didn't mince words ... but I give credit to Minnesota," Bielema said. "The guys are going to look back at the film and realize we got to capitalize on the moments ...

Roughly 70 Illini football players helped single teen mothers shop for Christmas gifts with money provided by Bret and Jen Bielema ... face look at the costs of day-to-day supplies like diapers ...

media-credit] Following Wisconsin’s convincing 35-0 victory over Oregon State Saturday that earned the Badgers their first shutout victory since 2009, UW football coach Bret Bielema emphasized ... the ...