Illinois Announces 2026 Coaching Staff Update

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.