Bielema Agrees to New Six-Year Contract

Bielema, Underwood rate new contracts

Illinois coaches get extensions that will keep them in C-U into the start of the next decade

Illinois, Bielema agree to new six-year contract worth $7.7 million annually

Illinois and football coach Bret Bielema have agreed to new six-year contract worth $7.7 million annually.

Bielema Agrees to New Six-Year Contract

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has agreed to a new six-year contract through the end of the 2030 season, Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced Tuesday. The agreement is pending University of Illinois Board of Trustees…

Rival Big Ten Coach Earns Extension Through 2030 Season

A coach who brought Penn State fans agony and hours of football watching they will never get back is staying in the conference long term. On Tuesday, Illinois announced a new six-year extension for head coach Bret Bielema through the 2030 season. Not a single place he would rather be. @BretBielema extends his contract with Illinois Football! Read about Coach B's extension: https://t.co/ebguRxYTks pic.twitter.com/JtwKyS870o — Illinois Football (…

Bret Bielema signs 6-year contract extension with Illinois through 2030

Bret Bielema is coming off leading Illinois to its best season in nearly 25 years. Now, he has been rewarded with a contract extension. Illinois on Tuesday announced that Bielema has signed a 6-year contract extension, which will keep him at the helm of the program through 2030. “Over the last four seasons, our program has been built on tough, smart, dependable people in every facet: from our players, to our coaches and staff, to our administrat…

Illinois announces long-term contract extensions for Bret Bielema, Brad Underwood

Bret Bielema and Brad underwood are both set to sign long-term contract extensions at Illinois, the university announced Tuesday.