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After impressive seasons in their respective sports, Illinois has locked in both Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood. The two coaches are set to sign

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Brad Underwood explains why he called off Illinois-Wisconsin postgame handshake line

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Top 25 largest buyouts for men's college basketball head coaches in 2025-26

Illinois announces long-term contract extensions for Bret Bielema, Brad Underwood

Brad Underwood explains why he called off Illinois-Wisconsin postgame handshake line