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Bret Bielema is a head coach. Bret Bielema was born in Prophetstown, Illinois, United States on January 13, 1970. That works out to 56 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Iowa.
My Take
Bret Bielema reads to me as a coach defined by the full arc, not just the highs. From small-town Illinois and his alma mater Iowa, he built a striking 68-24 record at Wisconsin with three straight Rose Bowls, then stumbled to 29-34 at Arkansas. That swing is the honest reality of coaching, and I respect a man who absorbed it and kept working, now leading at Illinois near where he started. There is something fitting about returning to home ground. I tend to root for people who carry their setbacks openly and rebuild anyway.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bret Bielema
- Name (Japanese)
- ブレット・ビルマ
- Reading
- ぶれっと・びるま
- Born
- January 13, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Prophetstown, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- head coach
2. Background
- University
- University of Iowa
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/BretBielema
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bret%20Bielema
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4961919
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bret Bielema born?
Born January 13, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Bret Bielema from?
Bret Bielema is from Prophetstown, Illinois, United States.
What does Bret Bielema do?
Bret Bielema works as head coach.
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