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5 interesting Bret Bielema quotes from the Illinois football win over UAB
5 interesting quotes from Bielema after UAB win.
Yahoo Sports3d ago
Illinois · Big Ten
Bret Bielema
Head Coach
20
SAFESTEADY- Overall Record
- 1-0
- Conference Record
- 0-0
- Buyout
- N/A
- Recruiting Rank
- N/A
- Hired
- Dec 19, 2020
No pressure entering 2026
Not on any major preseason hot seat list.
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Coaching News Wire
analysisBret Bielema Reveals Why Illinois' Defense Struggled vs. UAB – and Takes the Blame
Sports Illustrated4d ago
reportBret Bielema Expresses Confidence in Illinois Football's Backup Quarterbacks
roundtable.io5d ago
- report5d ago
Bret Bielema's emotional response to Illinois players making NFL rosters is a tearjerker
Bielema emotional as Illinois players reach NFL.
Yahoo Sports
- report5d ago
Bret Bielema's emotional response to Illinois players making NFL rosters is a tearjerker
Bielema's response to players in the NFL isn't coaching news.
Writing Illini
- analysisAug 31, 2026
Illini football head coach Bret Bielema aims to make winning the standard
Bielema aims for winning to become the standard.
KSDK
- analysisAug 30, 2026
Bret Bielema jokingly throws Brad Underwood under the bus for Illinois foreign affairs
Bielema jokes about Underwood's foreign affairs.
Yahoo Sports
- reportAug 30, 2026
Bret Bielema Expresses Confidence in Illinois Football's Backup Quarterbacks
Bielema shows confidence in Illinois' backup QBs.
Yahoo Sports
- analysisAug 26, 2026
2026 Illinois football reason for optimism: The coaching staff
Optimism around Illinois' coaching staff for 2026 season.
247Sports
- reportAug 21, 2026
Bret Bielema leaves door open for more fifth-year additions to Illinois football roster
Bielema suggests more fifth-year additions for Illinois football.
On3
- analysisAug 21, 2026
Bret Bielema Names Biggest Camp Surprise Ahead of Illinois Opener
Bielema names biggest surprise ahead of Illini opener.
roundtable.io
- reportAug 20, 2026
Illinois Football | Head Coach Bret Bielema Press Conference 8/20/26
Bielema holds press conference discussing team updates.
University of Illinois Athletics
- analysisAug 20, 2026
Bret Bielema using Chicago area football to build foundation at Illinois
Bielema focusing on Chicago area to build Illinois.
Yahoo Sports
- analysisAug 20, 2026
Bret Bielema using Chicago area football to build foundation at Illinois
Bielema builds foundation at Illinois through Chicago talent.
Writing Illini
- reportAug 16, 2026
Bret Bielema Sends Message to Devon Witherspoon Amid Record Contract Signing
Bielema sends a message to Witherspoon after his contract signing.
roundtable.io
- reportAug 16, 2026
Bret Bielema Sends Message to Devon Witherspoon Amid Record Contract Signing
Bielema sends message amid Witherspoon's contract signing.
Yahoo Sports
- reportAug 16, 2026
Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Incensed by Preseason Award Snub
Bielema is upset over preseason award snub.
roundtable.io
- reportAug 13, 2026
Illinois Football | Head Coach Bret Bielema Press Conference 8/13/26
Bielema discusses team at press conference.
University of Illinois Athletics
- reportAug 11, 2026
Illinois football wide receiver catching the eye of Bret Bielema
Bielema impressed by a wide receiver at Illinois.
Writing Illini
- analysisAug 8, 2026
Bret Bielema has earned patience despite bad optics about Illinois football recruiting
Bielema gains fan support amid recruiting criticism.
Yahoo Sports