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University of Illinois football recruiting info

University of Illinois is a NCAA FBS program in the Big Ten Conference (Big-10) based in Jacksonville, Illinois. Use this page to review coaches, recruiting actions, and nearby programs in the same state.

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Illinois NCAA FBS Big Ten Conference (Big-10)

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Bret Bielema

Head coach

Head Coach

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Kalen DeBoer

Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach

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Aaron Henry

Defensive Coordinator / Safeties Coach

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Chris Hurd

Special Teams Coordinator

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Barry Lunney Jr.

Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach

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Mike Neu

Pass Game Coordinator

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Jordan Thomas

Defensive Line Coach / Run Game Coordinator

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Byron Bell

Offensive Line Coach

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Ronnie Bradford

Defensive Backs Coach

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Harper Cole

Wide Receivers Coach

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Roger Cooper

Inside Linebackers Coach

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Matt Ellerbrock

Linebackers Coach

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Jared Elliott

Tight Ends Coach

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Trent Harris

Linebackers Coach

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Robby Hauck

Defensive Backs Coach

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Steven Koch

Special Teams Coach

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Mike Linehan

Defensive Ends Coach

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Derek Mason

Cornerbacks Coach

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Archie Mcdaniel

Outside Linebackers Coach

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Alex Panos

Defensive Line Coach

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Corey Parker

Defensive Backs Coach

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Ryan Simerson

Defensive Backs Coach

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Artur Sitkowski

Quarterbacks Coach

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Justin Stepp

Wide Receivers Coach

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Mike Tressel

Assistant Coach

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Thad Ward

Assistant Head Coach / Running Backs Coach

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Tyrone Wheatley

Running Backs Coach

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Tank Wright

Associate Head Coach

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Danny Cameron

Senior Offensive Analyst / Running Backs Coach

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Ben Dessauer

Player Personnel Assistant

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Kyle Flood

Recruiting Coordinator

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Terry Hawthorne

Director of Player Personnel / Defensive Staff

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Alex Johnson

Recruiting Coordinator

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Drake Leeper

Director of Recruiting

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Nate McNeal

Executive Director of Player Evaluations, Acquisitions

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Jon Proto

Director of College Scouting / Pro Liaison

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Pat Ryan

Director of High-School Relations (Illinois)

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Eddie Simpkins

Director of Player Personnel / Offensive Staff

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Quentin Singleton

Recruiting Assistant

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Peter Weiden

Director of Operations

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Patrick Embleton

General Manager

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Blake Smithback

Offensive Front Assistant

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Western Illinois University

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Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, Illinois

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FAQs

Quick answers for families researching football programs, coaching staffs, and recruiting fit.

How many football coaches does University of Illinois have?

University of Illinois has 42 football coaches on staff.

What division is University of Illinois football?

University of Illinois competes in NCAA FBS football.

How do I contact University of Illinois football coaches?

SCOUT provides direct email addresses for 3 of 42 coaches at University of Illinois. You can also visit their recruiting questionnaire at https://college.jumpforward.com/questionnaire.aspx?iid=403&sportid=18.

What conference is University of Illinois in?

University of Illinois plays in the Big Ten Conference (Big-10).

Does University of Illinois offer football scholarships?

University of Illinois competes at the FBS level where teams can offer athletic scholarships, traditionally up to 85 scholarship players.

School snapshot

Academic and campus context helps families narrow down realistic football fit before sending outreach.

School type

Private

HBCU

Enrollment

1,155

Undergrad enrollment

1,155

Acceptance rate

77%

In-state cost

$34,501

ACT range

21-26

SAT math range

480-566

SAT reading range

480-560

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