WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - OCTOBER 26: Tony Adams #6 of the Illinois Fighting Illini scores a touchdown after his interception in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 26, 2019 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
As soon as Bret Bielema became the head coach of the Illinois football program, changes were made to the defense.
Last year, the Illini defense wasn’t what fans thought it would be. In steps Ryan Walters as the defensive coordinator, and his hiring led to players making position changes.