Mike Neu, previously the head coach at Ball State, has been hired by coach Bret Bielema at Illinois to fill the position of senior offensive analyst, the program announced Thursday. The news was ...

Cancel anytime. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Former Ball State coach Mike Neu has joined Illinois’ staff as a senior offensive assistant. Illinois coach Bret Bielema announced the hire Thursday.

Barry Lunney Jr., has more help with coaching the Illinois offense. Three-time Super Bowl champion James White is working with the running backs. Former Illini Art Sitkowski is the assistant ...