Bret Bielema is the head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini, as of 2024. Bielema has held his position since 2021. During his prep career, he played as a tight end and linebacker in high school.

during which South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer had to be held back after being taunted by Illinois counterpart Bret Bielema. Bielema came across the field late in the third quarter to see ...

Beamer had to be held back as the Gamecocks approached Illinois' red zone late in the third quarter, as Fighting Illini coach Bret Bielema appeared to taunt Beamer after signaling to Beamer with a ...