THOUGHTS: Bret Bielema Has Some TOUGH DECISIONS to Make Regarding the Future of Illinois Football

The college football world has descended into chaos with coaching changes popping up everywhere, and while Illinois isn’t part of the national drama, Bret Bielema still has massive decisions to make that will shape the future of the program. With the regular season wrapped up and a bowl game on deck, attention now shifts to what comes next for the Illini — and the biggest storyline is Aaron Henry’s future as defensive coordinator.
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