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EXCLUSIVE: 1-on-1 with Bret Bielema ahead of Music City Bowl

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1-on-1 with Bret Bielema ahead of Music City Bowl

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(WAND) - The Illinois Fighting Illini are packing their best boots as they head to Nashville next week for the Music City Bowl. 

Ahead of the matchup, WAND Sports Director Adeena Balthazor sat down with Illinois head coach Bret Bielema to discuss the Illini's season and the bowl game against Tennessee. 

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