Wisconsin will take the field against old friend Bret Bielema on Saturday as he continues his first year as head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini.
The biggest story entering the contest any other year would be the head coaching matchup of old colleagues. This season, though, Wisconsin’s 1-3 start has been the focus as the team needs to turn things around quickly if it wants any shot at competing in the Big Ten Championship.
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Nevertheless, a lot is still being made this week of the on-field reunion and Bielema’s time at Wisconsin. One thing the Illinois head coach repeated during his game-week press conference, though, is how his time with the Badgers has nothing to do with his preparation for Saturday’s game.
Here is everything the Illinois head coach said about Wisconsin this week: