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Bret Bielema begins sixth training camp at Illinois

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

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Summary

Bret Bielema starts his sixth training camp at Illinois on August 5, 2026, after achieving two consecutive winning seasons. Bielema, with a career total of 37 wins at Illinois, aims to maintain success after previous ten- and nine-win seasons. The team seeks to establish winning as a consistent habit, challenging past trends at the program. Notable changes include the installation of a new videoboard in Gies Memorial Stadium, enhancing the practice environment. The Illini prepare for their season opener against UAB on September 3.

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By the Numbers

•Bielema has 37 career wins, ranking fourth at Illinois.
•Illinois had its best two-year run with ten and nine wins.
•A new videoboard will enhance game day experiences.
•The Illini's season opener against UAB is on September 3.
•Katin Houser is identified as the starting quarterback.

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2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Training camp getting to be old hat for Bielema

What they're saying

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Aug. 5—CHAMPAIGN — As he climbs the career wins list at Illinois (37, good for fourth), Bret Bielema enters his sixth training camp at the school. Combined with his seven years at Wisconsin and five at Arkansas, that makes 18 years for Bielema as the leader of a program. That's the most for any Illinois football coach since Bob Blackman from 1971-76. Before Bielema took the field at Gies ...
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