LAS VEGAS — Illinois football coach Bret Bielema was a walk-on defensive lineman at Iowa when he heard the news every collegiate player in his situation dreams of: he earned a scholarship. He called ...

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 ...

The Big Ten has consistently put Bret Bielema in the leadoff spot at media days the past few years. The Illinois coach has ...

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 ...