We see you, Bert!
After Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports revealed Tuesday some information included in Michigan's 136-page response to the NCAA's Notice of Allegations, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema called out former Wolverine coach Jim Harbaugh on X.
Really. Why did you leave?
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 29, 2025
Was looking forward to playing but understand why you ran to the #NFL
See you in the future and cant wait #famILLy #ILL https://t.co/4y7C5ecvUA
Bielema's received so much praise that he had to return to the well a second time...
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 29, 2025
And a third time...
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) January 29, 2025
Bielema and Harbaugh met on the field once during their tenures at Illinois and Michigan. In 2022, the Wolverines defeated the Illini, 19-17, and required a field goal late in the fourth quarter to complete a come-from-behind win.
In 2024, Bielema coached his fourth season at Illinois, leading the Illini to a 10-3 record and a win over South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl. Meanwhile, Harbaugh coached his debut season with the Los Angeles Chargers. He led the NFL franchise to an 11-6 record before losing to former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans in the NFL Wild Card Round.
