Illinois parts ways with defensive coordinator after loss to Ohio State
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Illinois announced the departure of defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck following a 42-19 loss to No. 5 Ohio State. The decision was made after Hauck and head coach Bret Bielema agreed on the need for a change. Hauck, who had a successful tenure at Montana, joined Illinois this offseason. The Illini's defense has struggled, allowing 26.5 points per game so far this season. The team now stands at 2-2 after the setback against the Buckeyes, who amassed 518 yards of offense in the game. Hauck expressed gratitude for the opportunity and contributions from players and staff.
- •Bobby Hauck is no longer Illinois's defensive coordinator.
- •Illinois lost to Ohio State 42-19 on September 26.
- •The Illini allow 26.5 points per game this season.
- •Illinois's record now stands at 2-2 after four games.
- •Hauck joined Illinois after eight seasons at Montana.
- 11:15 PMESPN NCAAF — Illinois defensive coordinator Hauck out after 4 games
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Illinois splits with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck after allowing 42 points to No. 5 Ohio State
"Illinois and defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck are parting ways after just four games and a challenging start for the Illini defense.
"The former Montana coach joined Illinois this offseason after eight seasons with the Grizzlies.
Sources
External links- ESPN NCAAFSep 27, 2026, 11:15 PMIllinois defensive coordinator Hauck out after 4 games
Illinois and defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck are parting ways after just four games and a challenging start for the Illini defense.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 9:55 PMIllinois splits with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck after allowing 42 points to No. 5 Ohio State
The former Montana coach joined Illinois this offseason after eight seasons with the Grizzlies.
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