University of Illinois Athletics

• Aaron Henry Named Fighting Illini Defensive Backs Coach Jan 12, 2021
  Henry, who was a standout player and coached under Bielema at Wisconsin and Arkansas, respectively, makes the move to Champaign-Urbana after SEC, ACC and Big Ten stops at Vanderbilt, North Carolina State and Rutgers.
• Andy Buh Named Fighting Illini Linebackers Coach Jan 11, 2021
  Buh brings 23 years of collegiate coaching experience to Champaign-Urbana including four different stops as defensive coordinator in three Power 5 conferences.
• Illini in the NFL | Wild Card Weekend Jan 11, 2021
  See how former Fighting Illini performed during Wild Card Weekend.
• Illinois Band Members to Participate in CFP Virtual Halftime Show Jan 11, 2021
  The collaboration will feature the music of Beyonce and her pop hit End of Time.
• Ben Miller Named Fighting Illini Tight Ends Coach Jan 10, 2021
  Miller moves to Illinois after 14 seasons as an assistant coach at Air Force.
• Terrance Jamison Named Fighting Illini Defensive Line Coach Jan 10, 2021
  Considered one of the top young coaches in the game, Jamison joins the Illini staff after one season Purdue.
• Ryan Walters Named Illinois Defensive Coordinator Jan 7, 2021
  One of the nation's top young coaches, Walters comes to Illinois following six seasons at Missouri, including three years as the Tigers' defensive coordinator and two years as co-defensive coordinator.
• Patterson Retained on Illini Staff as Running Backs Coach Jan 5, 2021
  Patterson will begin his fourth year in Champaign-Urbana after joining the Illini staff in 2018.
• Mark Taurisani Named Assistant AD/Chief of Staff for Illini Football Jan 4, 2021
  Taurisani will oversee much of the administrative aspects of the football program along with the day-to-day needs of Bielema and the football program.
• Bret Bielema Takes Reins of Fighting Illini Football Dec 19, 2020
  The Prophetstown, Illinois native has 24 years of collegiate coaching experience and three Big Ten titles.