Bret Bielema, Illinois

Urban Meyer Breaks Down the Bret Bielema Effect at Illinois
Not the Big Ten Network, where former conference coaches Urban Meyer and Gerry DiNardo – both of whom have special teams backgrounds – recently dug into Illinois' pivotal fake punt in last Saturday's 21-7 win over Michigan,
Coach Bret Bielema praises Illinois' focus ahead of critical Oregon game
On Thursday, No. 20 Illinois flew out to Eugene, Oregon, in what will be their toughest test yet this season.On Saturday, they’ll be taking on the Ducks.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.
Week 8 Big Ten Football Coach Rankings: Where Does Illinois' Bret Bielema Stand?
Picked in the preseason to finish 13th in the Big Ten, Illinois has exceeded expectations by already beating three ranked teams. For Bielema, this season is gradually erasing memories of his five seasons at Arkansas and building a bridge to the Wisconsin days, when conference titles and Rose Bowls were the norm.
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.
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.
Bielemas, Illinois football family practicing what they preach
The Bielemas might already have the perfect photo for this year's family Christmas card. Or at least a top contender after a dominating win Saturday against Michigan.
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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Bob Asmussen | Bielema no stranger to Autzen's atmosphere
No need to tell Bret Bielema about the challenging crowd at Oregon’s Autzen Stadium. The Illinois football coach has been ...
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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To Bielema, Illini moments are for family
Bret Bielema celebrated Illinois' win over Michigan with his family on the field, emphasizing the importance of family in ...
No. 20 Illinois uses No. 1 Oregon's ranking as motivation heading into Saturday's meeting
Oregon doesn't care about its No. 1 ranking, but Illinois sure does. The No. 20 Fighting Illini visit the Ducks on Saturday at Autzen Stadium with a chance to knock off the top-ranked team in the ...
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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 ...
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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, ...