Bret Bielema

6th season 41–29 at Illinois Fighting Illini Age 56

Report Card

The official grade on Coach Bielema's tenure at Illinois

Bret Bielema · 6th season

Win percentage 58.6%

Winning

Record 41–29

Conference 25–24

Big Games

vs Ranked 6–9

vs Rivals 9–12

One-Score 18–14

Postseason

Bowl / Playoff 2–1

Bret Bielema · 6th season at Illinois

Win percentage 58.6%

Winning

Record 41–29

Conference Record 25–24

Big Games

vs Ranked 6–9

vs Rivals 9–12

One-Score Games 18–14

Postseason

Bowl / Playoff 2–1

Fan approval

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Season	G	W	L	PCT
2006	13	12	1	.923
2007	13	9	4	.692
2008	13	7	6	.538
2009	13	10	3	.769
2010	13	11	2	.846
2011	14	11	3	.786
2012	14	8	6	.571
2013	12	3	9	.250
2014	13	7	6	.538
2015	13	8	5	.615
2016	13	7	6	.538
2017	12	4	8	.333
2021	12	5	7	.417
2022	13	8	5	.615
2023	12	5	7	.417
2024	13	10	3	.769
2025	13	9	4	.692
2026	7	4	3	.571
Career	226	138	88	.611