Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is not going to allow his team’s offensive line shoulder all of the blame for the amount of sacks and protection issues in the 2025 season.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
CHAMPAIGN — For those looking for a finger of blame inside the Smith Family Football Complex to be directly pointed at the Illinois offensive line, the Illini’s fifth-year head coach, the fourth-year offensive coordinator and fifth-year offensive line coach aren’t going to let that happen.
“It’s not just the offensive line. It’s just not. That . . .
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