University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
Wire
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Jeremy Hunter
promoted
to
Head Coach for
Wrestling (M)
Jeremy Hunter Named Fighting Illini Wrestling Head Coach
University of Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman officially removed the "acting" tag from Jeremy Hunter on Thursday, naming him the permanent head coach for Fighting Illini Wrestling. Hunter becomes the 16th head coach in Illinois wrestling program history.
Mar 02 -
Roger Cooper
hired
as
Linebackers for
Football
Roger Cooper Named Illinois Inside Linebackers Coach
Roger Cooper was named Illinois' inside linebackers coach, head coach Bret Bielema announced. Cooper, a former All-America linebacker who played three seasons in the NFL, joins the Illini with 14 years of collegiate coaching experience.
Feb 17 -
Tyrone Wheatley
hired
as
Running Backs for
Football
Tyrone Wheatley Named Illinois Running Backs Coach
Tyrone Wheatley, a former 10-year NFL running back with 18 years of coaching experience, was named Illinois' running backs coach, head coach Bret Bielema announced. Wheatley's extensive resume includes NFL running backs coach jobs with the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Denver Broncos, and at Power-4 programs Syracuse and Michigan.
Feb 17 -
Ronnie Bradford
hired
as
Secondary for
Football
Ronnie Bradford Named Illinois Secondary Coach
Ronnie Bradford, a former 10-year NFL defensive back with 20 years of coaching experience, has been named Illinois' secondary coach, head coach Bret Bielema announced. Bradford joins the Illini after most recently serving as senior special teams assistant for the Miami Dolphins for the last two seasons (2024-25).
Feb 17 -
Jared Elliott
hired
as
Tight Ends for
Football
Jared Elliott Named Illinois Tight Ends Coach
Jared Elliott was named Illinois' tight ends coach, head coach Bret Bielema announced Friday. Elliott's contract is pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.
Feb 11 -
Sophia Tedesco is
no longer
the Director of Operations
for Softball (W)
+1 more
Jan 28 -
Kam Cox
promoted
to
Associate Director of Athletics, Business Operations
Jan 27 -
Zachary Choo
hired
as
Assistant Director Scouting and Video for
Basketball (W)
Sep 01 -
Kari Bellville is
no longer
the Assistant, Director of Operations
for Golf (W)
+1 more
Sep 01 -
Megan Mattingly
hired
as
Director of Operations for
Softball (W)
Sep 01 -
Alyssa Krol is
no longer
the Assistant Director, Fan Relations and Development
for Development
Sep 01 -
Adam North
hired
as
Director, Marketing & Fan Engagement
Sep 01 -
Brian Russell
hired
as
Chief Hospitality Officer for
Lacrosse
Aug 23
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