The head coach of the University of Illinois football team will return next season. Athletic Director Mike Thomas announced Sunday that Tim Beckman will be back for the 2015 season. Despite the coach's 12 and 24 overall record over three seasons, the team has won three of their last five games. Illinois has beaten Minnesota and Penn State, and both are headed for postseason bowl games.
The Illini went (6-6) this season and are bowl eligible.