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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois head coach Bret Bielema was named to the Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List, the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl, Incorporated announced Monday. Bielema is one of five Big Ten coaches on the list, which features 26 of the nation's top college football coaches.

Last season, Bielema led Illinois to 10 wins, tying the Fighting Illini program record. Illinois was ranked by the CFP selection committee for a program-record four straight weeks, appeared in 12 AP Top 25 polls, and tied the program record for ranked wins with four. The Fighting Illini capped one of the best seasons in program history by beating #14 South Carolina in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, 21-17, 

The 2025 Fighting Illini return 18 starters from its Cheez-It Citrus Bowl victory, the most starters returning among any bowl team in the nation.

 

 

(Ohio–jc)  The Indy Racing league was in Ohio on Sunday, Scott Dixon was the winner. Dixon talks about the strength of his owner and team going forward this year……

Indy Car Driver Scott Dixon

 

(Urbana–jc)  It’s summer time but college basketball athletes are busy training and preparing for the upcoming season. University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood says with the Illini it is nice to have a group of returning players…

University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood

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