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Bret Bielema riding high after Illinois' breakout 2024 season

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Illinois coach Bret Bielema is feeling great after a massive junior day over the weekend .

The coach tweeted a video of former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh saying, “Tell the truth always. If you lie it’s over.” Five of Illinois’ six 2026 pledges have happened in January including three -star receiver Kenyon Alston from Orlando ( Fla. ) Bishop Moore .

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68

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63

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21

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semi-formal

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English

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33

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not offensive

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short-lived

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