Illinois has locked in its football and men’s basketball coaches for the long term, agreeing to six-year contracts with Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood. Illinois rewarded Bielema for turning around its struggling football program,

Illinois gives six-year contract extensions to football coach Bret Bielema and basketball coach Brad Underwood, securing both through 2031.

Illinois announced on Tuesday evening men's basketball coach Brad Underwood and football coach Bret Bielema have both agreed to six-year contract extensions. Both agreed extensions are pending Illinois Board of Trustees' approval on May 22. It's likely both will be approved.