Illinois has locked in its football and men’s basketball coaches for the long term, agreeing to six-year contracts with Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood.

The University of Illinois announced on Tuesday that they will be extending men's basketball coach Brad Underwood's contract through the 2030-31 season. Underwood's original contract was set to run through 2028,

Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood agreed to a 6-year contract extension that will pay him a salary starting at $4.4 million per year.