Bielema said in a statement in March ... an old lineman with his hand placement, his weight distribution, his mobility, whatever it may be, that would be me. "Skill development to me is taking ...

As college athletics braced for a decision on the House v. NCAA settlement, NIL dollars continued to fly as the transfer ...

Illinois has locked in its football and men’s basketball coaches for the long term, agreeing to six-year contracts with Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood. Illinois rewarded Bielema for turning ...

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema has agreed to a new six-year contract with the university. Bielema will make $7.7 million per year under the new pact, up from the $6 million he made ...

Illinois has locked in its football and men's basketball coaches for the long term, agreeing to six-year contracts with Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood. Illinois rewarded Bielema for turning ...

Illinois Fighting Illini head football coach Bret Bielema has signed a six-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 football season, the school announced on Tuesday. Bielema will be paid ...

Illinois has locked in its football and men's basketball coaches for the long term, agreeing to six-year contracts with Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood. Illinois rewarded Bielema for turning ...

A Big Ten football coach has signed a contract extension. Bret Bielema and Illinois have agreed to a six-year extension. The new contract will run through 2031 and will increase Bielema's salary ...

In four seasons in Champaign, Bielema has led Illinois to a 28-22 record and an 18-18 mark in Big Ten play. The Illini matched a school record for wins in 2024 when they went 10-3.