Bret Bielema addresses media at Big Ten football days in Chicago
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Bret Bielema, head coach of Illinois, spoke at the Big Ten football media days held in Chicago on July 28, 2026. During his press conference, he outlined his vision for the Illinois football program and discussed its competitive progress in recent years. Other coaches present included Kirk Ferentz (Iowa), Matt Campbell (Penn State), and Lincoln Riley (USC). The media days continue with additional press conferences over the next couple of days, featuring other coaches from the conference.
- •Bielema's press conference occurred on July 28, 2026.
- •The event featured multiple Big Ten coaches.
- •Illinois has shown improved competitiveness under Bielema.
- •Media days will continue with further coach discussions.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti Big Ten media days press conference
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz Big Ten media days press conference
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Illinois head coach Bret Bielema Big Ten media days press conference
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Penn State coach Matt Campbell Big Ten media days press conference
"Day One of Big Ten football media days kicked off in Chicago on Tuesday. Watch and listen to Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and his press conference.
"Matt Campbell is in his first year as the Penn State head coach. Watch and listen to his Big Ten football media days press conference from Tuesday.
"Day One of Big Ten football media days kicked off in Chicago on Tuesday. Watch and listen to Illinois head coach Bret Bielema's press conference.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 2:20 AMBig Ten commissioner Tony Petitti Big Ten media days press conference
Day One of Big Ten football media days kicked off in Chicago on Tuesday. Watch and listen to commissioner Tony Petitti and his press conference.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 1:29 AMIowa head coach Kirk Ferentz Big Ten media days press conference
Day One of Big Ten football media days kicked off in Chicago on Tuesday. Watch and listen to Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and his press conference.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 1:16 AMIllinois head coach Bret Bielema Big Ten media days press conference
Day One of Big Ten football media days kicked off in Chicago on Tuesday. Watch and listen to Illinois head coach Bret Bielema's press conference.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 12:58 AMPenn State coach Matt Campbell Big Ten media days press conference
Matt Campbell is in his first year as the Penn State head coach. Watch and listen to his Big Ten football media days press conference from Tuesday.
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