Illinois Coach Bret Bielema's Long Journey Leading To His Fourth Season in Champaign
The Fighting Illini has a head man with over 15 years of Power 4 coaching experience. Here is what his presence means for their team against Nebraska.
Illinois' Bret Bielema talks Dylan Raiola, Nebraska history ahead of Friday showdown
Bret Bielema’s familiarity with Nebraska goes back decades. Ahead of Friday's ranked matchup, the Illinois coach had high praise for the Husker fanbase and quarterback Dylan Raiola.
Tina Nguyen checks in with Bret Bielema and No. 24 Illinois football
FOX 32's Tina Nguyen traveled to Champaign to check in with the No. 24 Illini before their Friday clash with No. 22 Nebraska.
Crowded Backfield Creates Challenges For Illini's Bret Bielema
Illinois freshman running back Ca'Lil Valentine has already made quite the impression with his quickness and ability to pick up the tempo
Nebraska Football Opponent Preview: Illinois
Friday’s meeting between Nebraska and Illinois will be the 22nd all-time matchup between the schools and the 12th consecutive season the teams have met on the gridiron. Nebraska has a 14-6-1 edge in the all-time series,
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Illinois quickly focuses on Big Ten opener at Nebraska
There is a time to celebrate and a time to work, according to Illinois football coach Bret Bielema. While the Fighting Illini fan base is gleaming with pride with the school's first national ranking (No.
Illinois Football Coach Bret Bielema: Nebraska's 'High Football IQ Crowd' Will Challenge Illini
Bret Bielema respects what Matt Rhule is building at Nebraska. 'I have known Matt all the way back to the Temple days. I've got to know him now since being in
Illinois 31, Nebraska 24 (OT): No. 24 Illini come through with breakthrough 'W," their biggest since 2022
Illinois has itself a football team. A 31-24 win in overtime at Nebraska in a Friday-night thriller instantly marked one of ...
Illinois' Bret Bielema Searching For "Teachable" Moments After Central Michigan Win
The Illinois football program has everything going in its favor. They are 3-0 for the first time since 2011. They are ranked ...
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See Bret Bielema, Illini football celebrate overtime win vs. Nebraska
With Friday's win, Illinois is 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the Big Ten. On the field, Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman ...
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Sound waves: What others are saying about Nebraska's overtime loss to Illinois
In Friday night's Big Ten showdown between the No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers and No. 24 Illinois Illini, neither fanbase is ...
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Bob Asmussen | Illini should have sights set high after upset in Lincoln
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates while exiting the field after an overtime win over Nebraska in an NCAA ...
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Bielema ready to face Cornhuskers for seventh time in coaching career
Friday’s matchup between No. 22 Nebraska and No. 24 Illinois will be the seventh time Bret Bielema stands on the opposite ...
Kirk Herbstreit Sends Strong Message After Illinois' Upset Win Against Nebraska
The Illini entered as a 9.5-point underdog and forced overtime with a fourth-quarter touchdown. Illinois scored on its ...
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Can't Wait For Saturday | I've got a feeling ... it's going to be a winning night in Lincoln for Bielema's team
Can't Wait For Saturday | I've got a feeling ... it's going to be a winning night in Lincoln for Bielema's team Bob Asmussen ...