Illinois football coach Bret Bielema confirmed he tested positive for COVID-19, which will force him to miss Saturday's game against No. 20 Iowa.
Bielema said in a statement he began experiencing mild symptoms Monday. He said he has been vaccinated against COVID-19 and received a booster shot last week.
George McDonald, the Fighting Illini's assistant head coach and wide receivers coach, will temporarily serve as head coach.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.