US EditionIllinois signs Bielema, Underwood to contract extensions
- On May 13, 2025, the University of Illinois announced contract extensions for football coach Bret Bielema and men's basketball coach Brad Underwood in Champaign, Illinois.
- Illinois extended Bielema and Underwood after Bielema improved a struggling football team and Underwood completed an eight-year run with five NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Bielema agreed to a six-year deal through 2030 with a $7.7 million starting salary, while Underwood's six-year contract runs to 2030-31 with a $4.4 million starting salary and both have incentives and extensions contingent on performance.
- In 2024, Illinois, under Bret Bielema’s guidance, achieved a 10-3 record and secured a victory in the Citrus Bowl, tying the school's record for most wins in a season. Meanwhile, Brad Underwood holds an overall Illinois coaching record of 165-101 and has commended the strong collaboration with athletic director Josh Whitman and the university administration.
- The contracts, pending board approval on May 22, signal Illinois' commitment to sustaining progress in football and basketball programs after multiple losing seasons and strong recent performance.
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Illinois signs Bielema, Underwood to contract extensions
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) - Illinois Athletics announced major coaching news on Tuesday. The Illini have extended the contracts of both head football coach Bret Bielema and head men's basketball coach Brad Underwood. Both Illinois coaches are now inked with deals keeping them in Champaign through the 2030-31 academic/athletic year. Specifically, Bielema's deal goes through the end of the 2030 football season. Underwood's new contract goes through t…
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