Bret Bielema has agreed to a six-year contract extension with Illinois through the end of the 2028 season, the school announced on Tuesday. Bielema is 13-11 in two seasons since taking over the ...

FCS matchups like Saturday's, from Bret Bielema's preferred opponent — "Let's give everybody (in state) a shot" — to why programs like Southern Illinois ...

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema held his final pre-game media availability on Tuesday, before his team kicks off its 2026 season at home against UAB on Thursday, Sept. 3. Bielema gave an ...

Bielema has brought Illinois football a long way, but the Illini still can't seem to take the final step toward becoming a true contender The Seattle Seahawks missed out on Evan Beerntsen by two picks ...