| Source | Chicago Sun-Times |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 9, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 9, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports/2026/10/09/illinois-bret-bielema-michigan-state-pat-fitzgerald-illini-spartans-texas-georgia-alabama-notre-dame-college-football |
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