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5 interesting Bret Bielema quotes from Illinois football presser vs Western Michigan

Fansided | September 14, 2025

Related Topics: Western Michigan University., Bret Bielema, Illinois, Tony Bowick, Barry Lunney Jr.

Illinois football came away with a win on Saturday, but the victory wasn't without some flaws.

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the first half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images | Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

It wasn’t a pretty first half, but the Illinois football team got past a pesky Western Michigan bunch on Saturday.

The game ended up being a 38-0 blowout in favor of the Illini, but it wasn’t smooth sailing throughout.

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