
Illinois Takes the Stage at Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday
July 23, 2024 | Football
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illinois football programs representatives at Big Ten Media Days are ready to kick things off at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Pat Bryant, Seth Coleman, Gabe Jacas and head coach Bret Bielema will have the spotlight throughout Tuesday, as Illinois is featured on Day 1 of Media Days with five other programs.
Bielema follows Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti as the first Big Ten head coach to take the mic at the main stage's press conference on Tuesday. Bielema's press conference will be live on Big Ten Network at 10:30 a.m. CT.
Live Schedule
| Date | Opponent | |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m. CT | Press Conference on Big Ten Network | Bielema |
| 11:30 a.m. CT | Sirius XM B1G Radio and ESPNU Radio | Student-Athletes |
| 1:15 p.m. CT | Sirius XM B1G Radio and ESPNU Radio | Bielema |
| 2:30 p.m. CT | Big Ten Network Studio Set | Student-Athletes |
| 2:45 p.m. CT | Big Ten Network Studio Set | Bielema |
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