# 2026 Illinois Fighting Illini Season Preview - Can Bret Bielema Keep the Good Times Rolling?

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Podcast: [Big Ten Ted](https://stenobird.com/podcast/big-ten-ted-7069343)
Published: 2026-08-17T21:06:55+00:00
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