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Illinois
Illinois Fighting IlliniHead Coach
Bret Bielema

BretBielema

Prophetstown, ILProphetstown
Sport
FBFootball
Position
HCHead Coach
Age
56
Years Active
33
Alma Mater
Iowa (1992)
Illinois
Current Position
Head Coach
Salary
$8.2M
SourceCoach Salaries Index
Agent
Neil CornrichNC Sports
Also Representing
Coaching History
10 stops
Illinois
Illinois Fighting Illini
Head Coach
CURRENT
2021 – present
New York
New York Giants
Outside Linebackers Coach
2020
New England
New England Patriots
Defensive Line Coach
2019
New England
New England Patriots
Associate Head Coach
2018
Arkansas
Arkansas Razorbacks
Head Coach
2013 – 2017
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers
Head Coach
2006 – 2012
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers
Defensive Coordinator
2004 – 2005
Kansas State
Kansas State Wildcats
Co-Defensive Coordinator
2002 – 2003
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Bret Bielema-Illinois Fighting Illini-College Football Playoff
Bret Bielema talks AFCA recommendations, CFP expansion: 'As many teams included as humanly possible'
Pete Nakosyesterday
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Inside Illinois' OL recruiting surge: Priority targets, key visits ahead
Greg Smith4/9/26
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Intel: The latest on Illinois’ pursuit of top in-state talent
Greg Smith2/18/26