Bret Bielema compiled a 134–84 career record as head coach at Wisconsin (2006–2012), Arkansas (2013–2017), Illinois (2021–present). Bielema was mentored by Hayden Fry and Kirk Ferentz and Bill Snyder and Barry Alvarez. The Bielema coaching tree has produced 9 head coaches, including Sam Pittman, Paul Chryst, Ryan Walters, Charlie Partridge, Chris Ash and 4 others.
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Bret Bielema
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Sam Pittman
Assoc. Head Coach / offensive line / recruiting coordinator · Arkansas · 2014–2015
32–34
Paul Chryst
OC / QBs · Wisconsin · 2008–2011
86–45
Ryan Walters
DC · Illinois · 2021–2022
5–17
Charlie Partridge
Defensive line / Special teams coach · Wisconsin · 2008–2012
9–27
Chris Ash
DBs · Wisconsin · 2010–2012
9–39
Dave Doeren
DC / Inside LBs · Wisconsin · 2008–2010
117–74
Matt Canada
OC, QBs · Wisconsin · 2012–2012
6–6
Randy Shannon
Senior Assoc. Head Coach / linebackers · Arkansas · 2014–2014
29–25
Thomas Hammock
RBs · Wisconsin · 2011–2012
35–47
| School | Years | W | L | Pct | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 2006–2012 | 68 | 24 | 73.9% | — |
| Arkansas | 2013–2017 | 29 | 34 | 46.0% | — |
| Illinois | 2021–present | 37 | 26 | 58.7% | — |
| Career Total | 134 | 84 | 61.5% | — |
Asst. · Iowa · 1994–1998
Asst. · Kansas State · 2002–2003