Bret Bielema has decided to fire the first shots in a potential flame war with Jim Harbaugh, taking to social media to criticize the former Michigan and current Los Angeles Chargers head coach.

Bret Bielema finally had something to smile about ... "The last time that really happened was the Michigan game, which in my mind was the last time we played good defense. So they go hand in hand. One ...

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And so does Bret Bielema. That’s why it’s a big deal Wednesday night when the Illini got a commute from 2026 prospect Tony ...

Bret Bielema's ability to retain key players amid transfer chaos strengthens the Illini, with 18 of 22 starters returning for another promising season.

Singleton was the highest-ranked prep recruit of the Bret Bielema era, ranked the No. 57 overall prospect in the Class of ...

Tanner Heckel stared down Michigan’s Semaj Morgan on a punt return last October, and the Illini sophomore may have an even ...

After a week in which Illinois football landed three recruits – Tony Williams, Almirian Thomas and Tony – Illini coach Bret Bielema and ... Notre Dame and Michigan for his services.

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema hosted several high school recruits for their official visits.This included two ...