Illini Football Assistant Coach Contracts Set For Board of Trustees Approval on Thursday

Barry Lunney Jr. and Aaron Henry are both set to become the program’s first ever pair of seven-figure coordinators when Board of Trustees approves their three-year contract extensions.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

March 19, 2025

CHAMPAIGN — The nine Illinois football assistant coaches who are set to Bret Bielema’s staff for the upcoming 2025 season are likely to officially have new deals by Thursday afternoon.

The new, multi-year contract extensions for all of the Illini assistants except the newly promoted outside linebackers coach Trent Harris are on the agenda for the University of . . .

 

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