Bret Bielema is the head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini, as of 2024. Bielema has held his position since 2021. During his prep career, he played as a tight end and linebacker in high school.

Bret Bielema and South Carolina HC Shane Beamer had a bit of a moment during the Citrus Bowl on Tuesday evening.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Maybe the only positive thing about Illinois coach Bret Bielema's arrogance different from his five years at Arkansas at least he's winning now. He still acts exactly like ...

Bielema, as usual, just tried to shrug it off as part of the game. “Football game,” Bielema said. “I think the best thing to happen, we got ourselves in a bowl that means a lot to this ...