Illinois has officially hired Bobby Hauck, the former head coach of Montana, as its new defensive coordinator. Hauck, who recently ended a brief retirement, is known for leading Montana to four FCS title games and ranking in the top 10 of the FCS standings for three consecutive seasons, including a third-place finish last season. This move comes as part of the coaching reshuffle under head coach Bret Bielema, as the team looks to strengthen its defensive strategy.