School recruiting page

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, camps, and nearby programs in the same state.

Coaches listed

11

Questionnaire

Available

Coaches listed

11

Head coaches

0

Coordinators

4

Position coaches

7

Coach list

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RD

Robby Discher

Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends Coach

Emailrd******@il*****.edu
X / Twitter@Ro********
AH

Aaron Henry

Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach

Emailar*****@il*****.edu
X / Twitter@aa********
TJ

Terrance Jamison

Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach

Emailtt***@il*****.edu
X / Twitter@co********
BL

Barry Lunney Jr.

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach

Emailbl*****@il*****.edu
X / Twitter@Ba********
TW

Thad Ward

Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs Coach

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X / Twitter@wa******
BB

Bret Bielema

Douglas C. and Linda M. Mills Endowed Head Football Coach

Emailwa******@il*****.edu
X / Twitter@scout-locked
TH

Trent Harris

Outside Linebackers Coach

Emailtr*****@il*****.edu
X / Twitter@Co********
AM

Archie Mcdaniel

Linebackers Coach

Emailar****@il*****.edu
X / Twitter@co********
BM

Bart Miller

Offensive Line Coach

Emailbm*****@il*****.edu
X / Twitter@scout-locked
CP

Corey Parker

Defensive Backs Coach

Emailcp***@il*****.edu
X / Twitter@Co********
JS

Justin Stepp

Wide Receivers Coach

Emailjs****@il*****.edu
X / Twitter@co********

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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 11 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 10 of 11 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

No

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

Recruiting actions

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