The Illini football coach – an unabashed fan of other Illinois programs – took issue with AP voters' placement of the men's ...

CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema is betting on two twenty-something coaches to get the most out of a talented, senior-laden outside linebacker unit. But the Illinois head coach didn't move forward with ...

Fresh off a 10-win season and a Citrus Bowl title, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema believes this is only the beginning in Champaign. “I’m really excited about all the guys we have returning ...

On Thursday, Bielema announced that James White would be joining his staff as an assistant running backs coach. White was ...

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema had fun again on social media Tuesday night after ESPN shared its way-too-early College Football Playoff bracket ahead of next season. Of course, Illinois ...

Bret Bielema insisted there was no bad blood after the game, and the two had a cordial enough handshake, albeit brief, near midfield. “Listen, I love Shane. He’s a good person,” Bielema said.

Illinois coach Bret Bielema has in recent days made several new additions to the Illini's coaching staff, some of whom are familiar faces or have previous ties to Bielema. A quick rundown of those ...