Illinois Kicks Off Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday
July 21, 2025 | Football
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illinois football program's representatives at Big Ten Media Days are ready to kick things off in Las Vegas. Luke Altmyer, J.C. Davis, Xavier Scott, 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 1:30 p.m. CT.
The full list of Illinois' live appearances on Tuesday is below:
Live Schedule - Tuesday, July 22
| Time | Show | Players/Coach |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 p.m. CT | Press Conference on Big Ten Network | Bielema |
| 1:45 p.m. CT | Sirius XM B1G Radio | Student-Athletes |
| 4:00 p.m. CT | Sirius XM B1G Radio | Bielema |
| 5:30 p.m. CT | Big Ten Network Studio Set | Student-Athletes |
| 5:45 p.m. CT | Big Ten Network Studio Set | Bielema |
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Players Mentioned
Illinois Football | Bret Bielema Press Conference 3/5/26
Thursday, March 05
Illinois Football | Bobby Hauck Introductory Press Conference 2/12/26
Thursday, February 12
Illinois Football | Bret Bielema Press Conference 2/4/26
Thursday, February 05
Illinois Football | Xavier Scott Return Announcement Press Conference Press Conference 1/21/26
Wednesday, January 21
