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The original was posted on /r/cfb by /u/HolidayBreak on 2025-06-18 17:40:05+00:00.

📌 Chapters (Timestamps):

00:00 – Intro

01:21 – Handling 2025 expectations at Illinois

03:20 – Tough talks with players in the NIL era

04:36 – How adversity defines success

05:40 – Bielema on personal challenges

07:58 – Growing up on a farm & its coaching impact

09:13 – Relating to players from different backgrounds

10:55 – Nutrition, recovery & roster transformation

11:40 – High school recruiting philosophy

13:08 – Impact of eliminating walk-ons

15:00 – Is Illinois a sleeping CFB giant?

16:29 – The secret to roster retention

17:31 – How Luke Altmyer became a top QB

19:20 – Lessons from Wisconsin, Arkansas & the NFL

20:29 – Fatherhood’s influence on coaching

22:34 – Dressing up as a pirate on a cruise

24:04 – Coaching in the Big Ten vs. SEC

27:17 – Coaching in his home state

28:30 – Longtime connection with DC Aaron Henry

30:37 – Evolution of schemes in the Big Ten

31:31 – Toughest offensive systems to defend

32:08 – What Bielema learned from legendary coaches

35:13 – How he landed Russell Wilson

36:12 – Bielema’s philosophy for staying grateful & energized