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Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/bret-bielema-brought-illinois-out-of-college-football-s-basement-and-multiple-stats-prove-itWriting IllinienBret Bielema brought Illinois out of college football's basement and multiple stats prove itIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Bret Bielema2026-07-28T21:35:54Z2026-07-28T21:35:54Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3132,h_1761,x_0,y_83/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kyn70n6xxr7h50ajnp.jpgSep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gives players a hand after a 34-32 win against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/bret-bielema-silences-worry-over-major-illinois-concern-leading-up-to-camp-and-week-1Writing IllinienBret Bielema silences worry over major Illinois concern leading up to camp and Week 1Illinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Bret Bielema,Offensive Line2026-07-28T20:17:57Z2026-07-28T20:17:57Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6473,h_3641,x_0,y_62/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kyn39sjxzd6w72tgwf.jpgSep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Brandon Henderson (94) scores a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/bret-bielema-gives-secret-recipe-to-make-illinois-football-a-contenderWriting IllinienBret Bielema gives secret recipe to make Illinois football a contenderillinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football,college football playoff,Big Ten,Big Ten Media Days,Bret Bielema2026-07-28T18:15:00Z2026-07-28T18:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6317,h_3553,x_154,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kymxnt0dxkw064ddf2.jpgJul 22, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Illinois head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/bret-bielema-s-massive-dig-at-the-sec-kicks-of-big-ten-media-days-with-a-bangWriting IllinienBret Bielema's massive dig at the SEC kicks of Big Ten Media Days with a bangIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Bret Bielema2026-07-28T17:46:25Z2026-07-28T17:46:25Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6940,h_3903,x_0,y_157/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kymtjgepgdrb0vkaa3.jpgOct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches warm ups before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/brad-underwood-addresses-biggest-offseason-challenge-for-illinois-basketballWriting IllinienBrad Underwood addresses biggest offseason challenge for Illinois basketballillinois basketball,Brad Underwood,Illinois fighting illini,Stefan Vaaks,College basketball2026-07-28T17:36:51Z2026-07-28T17:36:51Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7562,h_4253,x_0,y_622/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kymntz1kvwb0xnc0q4.jpgFeb 14, 2026; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Providence College Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) dribbles during the first half of the game against the St. John’s University Red Storm at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Natalie Reid-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/brad-underwood-gives-andrej-stojakovic-update-that-silences-any-worries-for-illinoisWriting IllinienBrad Underwood gives an Andrej Stojakovic update that silences any worries for IllinoisIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois basketball,Andrej Stojakovic,Brad Underwood2026-07-28T16:38:04Z2026-07-28T16:38:37Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4618,h_2597,x_0,y_151/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kymk660ks29a83yy0p.jpgApr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood speaks during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-athletics-embarks-on-season-20-without-the-most-talked-about-symbol-in-sportsWriting IllinienIllinois athletics embarks on season 20 without the most talked about symbol in sportsUniversity of Illinois,Illinois Athletics,illinois fighting illini2026-07-28T12:49:28Z2026-07-28T12:49:28Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4829,h_2716,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kyffy13jhg559nqx6t.jpgFeb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini fans cheer during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/espn-football-power-index-has-illinois-football-turning-into-lloyd-christmas-for-college-football-playoff-hopeWriting IllinienESPN Football Power Index has Illinois football turning into Lloyd Christmas for College Football Playoff hopeillinois football,college football playoff,college football,ESPN,CFP,Illinois fighting illini2026-07-28T01:57:54Z2026-07-28T01:59:51Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7998,h_4498,x_0,y_107/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kyk70m1sdsrtxkem0v.jpgDec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema hoist the trophy with Doug from Liberty Mutual against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/3-sponsors-josh-whitman-should-have-chosen-for-illinois-jersey-patches-over-busey-bankWriting Illinien3 sponsors Josh Whitman should have chosen for Illinois jersey patches over Busey BankIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Josh Whitman2026-07-27T21:55:41Z2026-07-27T21:55:41Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3896,h_2191,x_0,y_163/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kyjp911eazpy593p19.jpgDec 29, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Josh Whitman, Director of Athletics at the University of Illinois, addresses the media over the suspension of player Terrence Shannon Jr. after a rape charge on Dec.5. The address to the media came before a game with Fairleigh Dickinson at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports