What's good for Illinois football, of course, is Bielema's primary focus. But the longtime coach — about to enter his 17th ...

Chicago, Ill. — Typically, Coach Bielema is addressing his players at practice or in pre-game meetings. Tonight, he’ll be addressing the Wrigley Field crowd instead. For the fifth year in a ...

College football has seen sweeping changes the last few years. One of them, Illinois coach Bret Bielema believes, is an end to the notion of the Southeastern Conference’s supremacy. Appearing at ...

The 55-year-old Bielema is entering his fifth season as the Illinois head coach. He also has experience coaching in the SEC as he led the Arkansas program from 2013-17.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois Head Football Coach Bret Bielema and his family are kicking off an initiative to honor those who serve in the military. In recognition of Military Appreciation ...