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Illinois Football: Top 5 in-state recruits Illini should target for 2022

Nov 18, 2017; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Bret Bielema talks with quarterback Austin Allen (8) during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mississippi State Bulldogs won the game 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

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Illinois football hiring Bret Bielema as the next head coach of the program is one of the best moves they have made in years.

Bielema won a lot of people over, including myself, in his introductory press conference. He has also made a commitment to recruit in-state kids.