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Illinois football 2025: Win total, CFP outlook and the rising expectations under Bret Bielema

CBS Sports 05 Aug 2025
With a veteran roster, rising expectations and a manageable Big Ten slate, the Fighting Illini enter the 2025 season eyeing a College Football Playoff berth under fifth-year coach Bret Bielema.
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Illinois football, led by Bret Bielema's swagger, ready for College Football Playoff run

News Herald - Panama City 05 Aug 2025
– Bret Bielema boarded a plane bound for California, days before Christmas ... Bielema flew to visit Davis at his home in Oakland ... When Bielema talks, keep the cameras rolling.Bret Bielema’s mentality traces to career as Iowa walk-on ... Yeah, that’s Bielema.
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Bret Bielema just helped Illinois football end a 35-year drought without playing a game yet

Sportingnews 04 Aug 2025
The Illini and coach Bret Bielema received good news Monday, as they find themselves ranked No ... 12 ... 10 ... 19) ... According to a school-issued press release, the Illini's returning experience is evident and proves Bielema's ability to retain such talent ... No ... .
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Illinois's College Football Playoff path: Three games HC Bret Bielema must win to contend

Sportingnews 31 Jul 2025
Under a month separates Illinois from attempting to continue its newfound momentum under fifth-year coach Bret Bielema, who is fresh off Illinois' first 10-win season since 2001 and returns 16 of ...
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Illinois football coach Bret Bielema doesn't shy away from speaking up

Herald & Review - Decatur 27 Jul 2025
The Big Ten has consistently put Bret Bielema in the leadoff spot at media days the past few years ... .
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Bret Bielema predicted to capitalize on recent Illinois momentum to break 15-year drought

Sportingnews 24 Jul 2025
Bret Bielema has his team rolling ... Nagel elevated Bielema from No ... "Bret Bielema jumped into the top 25 of the Power Four coach rankings after leading Illinois to its first 10-win season since 2001," Nagel wrote.
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Bret Bielema accuses Packers of copying Illinois with leather helmet throwbacks

Sportingnews 24 Jul 2025
While most fans and players seemed to embrace the look with excitement, not everyone was impressed — particularly Illinois head coach Bret Bielema, who took to social media to suggest the Packers had borrowed inspiration from his program.
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Big Ten notes: Mike Locksley 'lost' locker room, Curt Cignetti jokes and Bret Bielema filibusters

The Grand Island Independent 23 Jul 2025
Maryland coach Mike Locksley explained how he 'lost' — and plans to regain — his locker room, while Curt Cignetti had tons of one-liners and Bret Bielema filibustered ... .
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Big Ten notes: Mike Locksley 'lost' locker room, Curt Cignetti jokes and Bret Bielema filibusters (copy)

Fremont Tribune 23 Jul 2025
Maryland coach Mike Locksley explained how he 'lost' — and plans to regain — his locker room, while Curt Cignetti had tons of one-liners and Bret Bielema filibustered ... .
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Bret Bielema, Illinois football sees shocking 11-spot jump in Big Ten preseason poll

Sportingnews 22 Jul 2025
With 16 of 22 starters returning for Bret Bielema's team and a favorable schedule ahead next month, the preseason polls are beginning to reflect a similar vibe for continued success this year.
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Big Ten coach rankings 2025: Ryan Day remains on top with Curt Cignetti, Bret Bielema ...

CBS Sports 22 Jul 2025
Bret Bielema, Illinois ... Bret Bielema jumped into the top 25 of the Power Four coach rankings after leading Illinois to its first 10-win season since 2001. In four seasons, Bielema has compiled a 28-22 record with the Fighting Illini.
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'The world has changed': Everything Illinois football coach Bret Bielema said at Big Ten media day

Pekin Daily Times 22 Jul 2025
The Illinois Fighting Illini football team is entering its fifth season under coach Bret Bielema, and the expectations are high ... Bret Bielema on Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti ... Bret Bielema.
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Illinois Year in Review | Coach of the Year Bret Bielema

The News-Gazette 11 Jul 2025
Illini beat writer Scott Richey went one-on-one with football coach Bret Bielema to discuss the state of his program after one of the best seasons in Illini history ... .
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Mizzou's Eli Drinkwitz, Illinois' Bret Bielema named to coach of the year award watchlist

St Louis Post-Dispatch 07 Jul 2025
This is the second year in a row that Drinkwitz has received the nod from the Dodd Trophy ... .
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'Under-the-radar' Big Ten game for Illinois, Bret Bielema could define season, per insider

Sportingnews 02 Jul 2025
The game marks the first time both teams will meet as league members, but it also has major stakes for both sides, including Bielema's club ... The notion of sustainability has been paramount since Bielema took over in 2021.

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