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Bret Bielema has high praise for a sleeping giant on the Illinois football roster

Fansided | September 16, 2025

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Bret Bielema has coached a ton of players during his career, but he has high praise for one of the freshman on the Illinois football team.

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team during the Illini Walk before an NCAA football game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images | Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

The recruiting game can be a wild ride, but with Bret Bielema at the helm, it has been pretty enjoyable.

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