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Bobby Hauck Out After 4 Games as Illinois Defensive Coordinator; Unit Ranks Near Bottom in Stats
Bret Bielema said Illinois and Bobby Hauck mutually agreed to a change after the defense allowed 391 yards per game.
- Illinois head coach Bret Bielema announced Sunday that the program has parted ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck just four games into his first season following a 42-19 loss at Ohio State on Saturday.
- The Fighting Illini defense has struggled significantly, ranking 119th in pass defense, 111th in total defense, and 100th in scoring defense while holding a 2-2 record through four games.
- Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith recorded 12 catches for 217 yards and four touchdowns against Illinois, while the Illini secondary has managed only three sacks this season amid tackling issues.
- Coach Bielema and Coach Hauck mutually agreed to the separation Sunday morning, with Bielema stating, "As with any turnover, we have prepared for this moment and we have a plan to move our program forward."
- Hauck was hired in February from Montana to replace Aaron Henry, now at Notre Dame. Illinois hosts Purdue on Saturday with no successor announced to lead the defense.
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Chicago Sun TimesReposted by 
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Usa news siteIllinois defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck out after 4 games
<p>CHAMPAIGN — Illinois defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck has parted ways with the program just four games into his first season, coach Bret Bielema announced Sunday.</p><p>Bielema had hired the former Montana head coach to replace Aaron Henry, who left to be co-defensive coordinator at Notre Dame.</p><p>The Illini (2-2, 0-1 Big Ten) <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports/2026/09/26/illinois-has-no-answers-for-ohio-sta…
·Chicago, United States
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Bobby Hauck out after 4 games as Illinois defensive coordinator; unit ranks near bottom in stats
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck has parted ways with the program just four games into his first season, coach Bret Bielema announced Sunday.
·Toronto, Canada
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The Billings GazetteFormer Grizzlies head coach Bobby Hauck out at Illinois after 4 games
Bobby Hauck and the Illinois Fighting Illini parted ways Sunday afternoon.
·Helena, United States
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