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Illinois football introduces new defensive coordinator ahead of Purdue game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Illinois football introduces new defensive coordinator ahead of Purdue game

Summary

Illinois football plans to announce a new defensive coordinator on October 7 during the Purdue game, following the departure of Bobby Hauck. The team is coming off a significant loss to Ohio State, with concerns regarding their defense, which ranks low in the Big Ten. Despite 19 wins over the past two seasons, Illinois faces challenges with eight tough games remaining, as they aim for a bowl game and improved performance. The Illini are currently favored to win the upcoming matchup against Purdue.

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By the Numbers

•New defensive coordinator to be revealed at Illinois-Purdue game on October 7.
•Illinois football suffered a blowout loss to Ohio State in their last game.
•The team's defense ranks 16th in the Big Ten in scoring and total defense.
•Illinois has eight challenging games left this season, affecting bowl eligibility.
•The Illini are favored by 10.5 points against Purdue.

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2:47 PMYahoo Sports — New DC just one of the needs for Illinois program

What they're saying

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Oct. 3—CHAMPAIGN — No need to panic, Illinois fans. Not just yet. Sure, your favorite team is coming off a blowout loss at Ohio State and just had its in-over-his-head defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck walk away. Jump before you got pushed is how that might have gone down. A new defensive coordinator will be unveiled Saturday at the Illinois-Purdue game (3:15 p.m., BTN). Perhaps bring him onto ...
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