Full circle for @BretBielema.
The native of Prophetstown, Illinois, is now the #Illini Head Coach.
Live from his car on @CollegeGameDay ↓ pic.twitter.com/1rgtrWAi6d— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) December 19, 2020
Bielema's contract is for six years beginning with an annual salary of $4.2 million. He will begin his duties at Illinois immediately and will attend the game today's guest of AD Josh Whitman's when Illinois plays at Penn State.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 19, 2020
Welcome to the #ILLINI family u2066@BretBielemau2069!