Model headlineIllinoisSep 28, 2026

Illinois Parts Ways with Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauck After Four Games

Who will take over Illinois' defense and how will the team adjust without Hauck?

Illinois fans want to know how the program will stabilize its defense after a rocky start and a sudden coaching change.

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  1. Bret Bielema begins Illinois defense reset after Bobby Hauck’s departureOn3 · Sep 28
  2. Three big thoughts on Illini parting ways with DC Bobby Hauck after four games247Sports · Sep 28
  3. Who Could Take Over Illinois’ Defense After Bobby Hauck’s Departure?Yahoo Sports · Sep 28
  4. TCR Daily Brief: Monday, Sept. 28thechampaignroom.com · Sep 28
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  1. Former Montana coach Bobby Hauck parts ways with Illinois after 4 gamesFairfield Sun Times · Sep 28
  2. Illinois DC Bobby Hauck out after Ohio State beatdownNational Football Post · Sep 28
  3. Social Media Reacts to Illinois and Bobby Hauck Parting Ways After Four GamesSports Illustrated · Sep 28
  4. Did Illinois' Split From Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauck Come Too Soon?Sports Illustrated · Sep 28
  5. Illinois parts ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck after four gamesAlton Telegraph · Sep 28
  6. Illinois parts ways with defensive coordinator Bobby HauckOn3 · Sep 28

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