blog posts Head Football Coach Bret Bielema arrives in Champaign Dec 21, 2020 10:15 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Illinois head coach Bret Bielema, his wife Jen, and daughters Briella and Brexli arrived in Champaign on Sunday. Bielema was hired on Saturday and began his duties as head coach immediately. Share on Facebook Tweet Email