Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema met with media on Thursday afternoon at the Smith Football Performance Center as ...

He had a titanic run-in with South Carolina's Shane Beamer at last year's Citrus Bowl. He has needled back at fans dumping on ...

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

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 ...