Oct 21, 2017; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Bret Bielema looks on during the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
The Illinois football team has hired Bret Bielema to take over the head coaching role for the program.
This is a big hire and one that will pay dividends in the near future for the program. Illinois AD Josh Whitman could have swung and missed on this hiring, but he managed to bring in a solid coach.