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Clarence E. Hill Jr.: Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys might wind up getting exactly what they paid for Let this quote from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones marinate in your mind for a minute.

APRIL 6, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Bret Bielema returns to college football a changed man Bret Bielema's philosophy has evolved since he was last in the Big Ten.

MARCH 19, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Illinois vs Iowa Prediction, Game Preview: Big Ten Tournament Big Ten Tournament: Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes prediction and college basketball game preview. Illinois vs Iowa Broadcast Dat...

MARCH 13, 2021 • COLLEGEFOOTBALLNEWS.COM

Illinois vs Rutgers Prediction, Game Preview: Big Ten Tournament Big Ten Tournament: Illinois Fighting Illini vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights prediction and college basketball game preview. Illinois vs Rutgers...

MARCH 12, 2021 • COLLEGEFOOTBALLNEWS.COM

College football super seniors could change fortunes in 2021

More than 1,000 scholarship players in major college football are expected to take advantage of the NCAA’s offer of an extra year of eligibility for playing through the pandemic

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Maryland football standout, staff member Matt Robinson takes job with Ravens Former Maryland football standout Matt Robinson hired by Ravens

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

New Illini coach Bielema says he doesn't want to wait to win CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — It's going on 40 days since Bret Bielema was announced as Illinois' football coach, and since then he has assembled a...

JANUARY 27, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

New Illini coach Bielema says he doesn’t want to wait to win It’s going on 40 days since Bret Bielema was announced as Illinois’ football coach, and since then he has assembled a staff, met returning p...

JANUARY 27, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

SMU names veteran coach Leavitt as new defensive coordinator

Jim Leavitt is the new defensive coordinator at SMU

JANUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Illini coach Bielema says he doesn't want to wait to win CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — It's going on 40 days since Bret Bielema was announced as Illinois' football coach, and since then he has assembled a...

JANUARY 27, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

New Illini coach Bielema says he doesn't want to wait to win

New Illinois football coach Bret Bielema says he wants to build a team that can win right away

JANUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meet Bret Bielema’s 1st Illinois coaching staff, which has an emphasis on assistants with Big Ten and in-state connections Bret Bielema first coaching staff at Illinois has a mix of experienced veterans, young up-and-comers and a holdover from the previous staff....

JANUARY 26, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

New coach Beamer completes his South Carolina football staff

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer has made the final hires for his on-field staff

JANUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bret Bielema impresses one of the state's top juniors Sebastian Cheeks The latest here.

JANUARY 20, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Illinois HC Bret Bielema hires another former Wisconsin player as his new DB coach Former Wisconsin Badger head coach Bret Bielema is working to fill his new coaching staff at Illinois after taking their head coaching job o...

JANUARY 13, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Former MSU FB/TE Max Rosenthal chooses Illinois Former Michigan State fullback and tight end Max Rosenthal is staying in the Big Ten. Rosenthal will be transferring to play as a member of...

JANUARY 12, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema hires his former Wisconsin player as the new DL coach In his first month on the job, new Illinois football coach Bret Bielema is putting together his initial staff as the Illini prepare for the...

JANUARY 11, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

UM loses director of football operations to Illinois, coach Bret Bielema Mark Taurisani was with Bielema during his 12 seasons as head coach at Wisconsin and then Arkansas.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Quarterback Peters to return for 3rd season at Illinois Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters will return for a third season with the Illini and play for new coach Bret Bielema, the team announced Tuesday.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Quarterback Peters to return for 3rd season at Illinois CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters will return for a third season with the Illini and play for new coach Bret Bielem...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Quarterback Peters to return for 3rd season at Illinois

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters will return for a third season with the Illini and play for new coach Bret Bielema

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wisconsin's Mertz looks to get back on track vs Wake Forest

Graham Mertz will look to cement his role as Wisconsin’s starting quarterback heading into next season and help the Badgers avoid their first losing season since 2001 when they mee...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Illinois coach to make homegrown talent a priority

New Illinois football coach Bret Bielema hopes to have a coaching staff in place by early January

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Easterling: 10 potential transfers for Bret Bielema to target This offseason has the potential to be a massive game of 'musical chairs' when it comes to the NCAA transfer portal. Hundreds of student-ath...

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Big Ten football takeaways after Week 9, including Illinois hiring Bret Bielema and — surprise! — another rule change that benefits Ohio State In true outlier, contrarian fashion, three-win Nebraska said it would opt out of any bowl invitations. What an ending to the most tumultuous...

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM