
Illinois Announces 2026 Coaching Staff Update
March 4, 2026 | Football
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois head coach Bret Bielema announced the following updates to the 2026 staff:
Chris Hurd — Special Teams Coordinator
Archie McDaniel — Outside Linebackers Coach
Mike Neu — Pass Game Coordinator
Artur Sitkowski — Quarterbacks Coach
Danny Cameron — Senior Offensive Analyst/Assistant Running Backs Coach
Harper Cole — Assistant Wide Receivers Coach
Houston Griffith — Assistant Tight Ends Coach
Alex Panos — Assistant Defensive Line Coach
The Fighting Illini begin spring practices on Monday, March 23.
Thursday, March 05
Thursday, February 12
Thursday, February 05
Wednesday, January 21



