Illinois coach Bret Bielema has been to Penn State's Beaver Stadium for the "fighters" game, a COVID game and nine overtimes. He returns to face "White Out energy."

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema doesn't seem worried about the atmosphere ahead of a "White Out Energy" game against Penn State. He's keeping the focus

James Franklin and his staff have been urging fans to make this Saturday an unofficial White Out. Illinois' head man doesn't seem to care.

As the Fighting Illini look to continue their undefeated season against the Penn State Nittany Lions, coach Bret Bielema spoke of the respect he has for their program dating back to his GA days at Iow

Bielema spoke about previously coaching in Beaver Stadium, “an environment that is one of the best in college football.”

With last Friday’s victory, Bielema improved to 22-19 as head coach. He’s the first Illini head coach to start .500 or better through 41 games since Lou Tepper.

Former Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema is leading the college football news cycle this morning. The longtime Badgers head coach (2006-2012) led his No. 24-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini to a statement 31-24 overtime victory over No. 22 Nebraska on Friday night. The win moved Illinois to 4-0 on the young season and 1-0 in Big Ten play.