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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 ...
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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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 ...
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Illini football quick hits | Game Week: Oregon, Part III
Illinois coach Bret Bielema was available after Wednesday's practice, as the No. 20 Illini continued to prep for Saturday's ...
Top Big Ten Receivers Through Week 8: Where Does Illinois' Pat Bryant Stand?
Before No. 20 Illinois (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) heads off to Eugene to take on the No. 1 Oregon Ducks (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) on ...
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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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, ...
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Can't Wait For Saturday | Ohio AP voter ranks Illinois higher than others
Sign up for our daily Illini football newsletter here Greetings from "Can't Wait For Saturday," your morning morsel of ...