Illinois, Bret Bielema and Oregon
Cathartic week helped Illinois' Bret Bielema move on to No. 1 Oregon
There isn’t much time for reflection or grieving when you're a coach in the middle of a season. But in the days leading up to a win against Michigan, Bielema found what he needed.
Bret Bielema Has Resurrected Illinois Football
Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema has renewed hope for fans, and it’s clear this isn’t another fleeting success under a new coach.
What Illinois' Bret Bielema said about Oregon football ahead of Big Ten matchup
Illinois coach Bret Bielema talked Monday about the Fighting Illini's upcoming game against Oregon this Saturday. Here's what he said.
Illinois win over Michigan extra personal for Bret Bielema
Illinois' win over No. 24 Michigan was its first against a ranked Wolverines team since 1983 and its third win against an AP-ranked opponent this season, tying its most since 1950.
Three Michigan Quarterbacks? Bret Bielema Expects Illinois to See Them All
In a game that serves as an opportunity for both teams to improve their profiles and bring into focus more precisely where they stand in the Big Ten, No. 22 Illinois (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) welcomes No. 24 Michigan (4-2, 2-1) to Champaign on Saturday in the first AP Top 25 ranked-versus-ranked matchup at Memorial Stadium since 2000.
Where Illinois football's Bret Bielema ranks in coach pay in USA TODAY annual report
Bielema's salary ranking among the Big Ten shows how much the league's schools must pay to keep the top coaches. USC's Lincoln Riley and Ohio State's Ryan Day lead the Big Ten with total pay of just more than $10 million, both in the top five nationally.
Live updates: Dan Lanning recaps Oregon football’s win at Purdue, previews top 20 matchup with Illinois
Dan Lanning will hold his weekly press conference tonight to review the win over Purdue and look ahead to the matchup with Illinois. Refresh this page to follow live updates from Lanning’s press conference.
Can Bret Bielema Transform Illinois Into a College Football Powerhouse?
Time gets away from us all, and in the what-have-you-done-for-me-today world of college football, it moves even faster. The game is an ever-increasing grind, the coaching churn to be expected. Before you know it,
Oregon’s Dan Lanning makes intriguing practice decision ahead of Illinois showdown
The Oregon football program is undefeated on the year and is now the top-ranked team in the latest Associated Press top 25 poll. Oregon defeated Ohio State in a thrilling showdown in Week 7 and then shut out Purdue on the road in Week 8.
Big Ten Daily (Oct. 21): It's Impossible Not to be Happy For Bret Bielema
Saturday was an emotional day for Bret Bielema and Illinois. Beating Michigan meant a lot to the program, but it meant ...
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To Bielema, Illini football moments are for family
Bret Bielema celebrated Illinois' win over Michigan with his family on the field, emphasizing the importance of family in ...
Bret Bielema Michigan sign-stealing comments: Illinois coach called scandal 'sickening'
Michigan football will play Illinois one year after Illini head coach Bret Bielema said the Wolverines' alleged sign-stealing ...
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Illini gearing up for rare shot at No. 1
Coach Bret Bielema and coordinators Barry Lunney Jr. and Aaron Henry were available Monday afternoon ahead of Saturday's game ...
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COLUMN: In celebrating Illini football history, no one deserved a win over Michigan more than Bret Bielema
Of all the celebrations and jubilee that spilled over onto the field as the clock hit zero and went into the night in ...
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Illini victory a fitting homage to Memorial Stadium / LOREN TATE
Michigan was 26-2-1 at Memorial Stadium since 1959. Something always happened to spoil UI efforts, a bungled punt, ...
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Illini football quick hits | Game Week: Oregon
Coach Bret Bielema and coordinators Barry Lunney Jr. and Aaron Henry were available Monday afternoon ahead of Saturday's game ...