Bret Bielema is the head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini, as of 2024. Bielema has held his position since 2021. During his prep career, he played as a tight end and linebacker in high school.

Bret Bielema was in mid-season form this week when he trolled Jim Harbaugh on social media after it was reported Michigan pushed back against the NCAA in the sign-stealing investigation.

Bret Bielema insisted there was no bad blood after the game, and the two had a cordial enough handshake, albeit brief, near midfield. “Listen, I love Shane. He’s a good person,” Bielema said.

Illinois football coach Bret ... Bielema said. "It's been awesome to see the hard work that we put in is paying off, but also just the recognition that the players have in us. Kids that are ...

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema has been publicly outspoken about Michigan following the Wolverines' sign-stealing scandal. Following Yahoo Sports' report on Tuesday that provided insight ...

Illinois coach Bret Bielema took aim at former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh in a series of tweets amid reported pushback by UM against the NCAA in its alleged sign-stealing investigation.

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer and Illinois coach Bret Bielema continued their ... because our kids stopped [running]," Bielema said. Bielema added that Beamer "is a good person" and that ...