# ![@BretBielema Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::36669114.png) @BretBielema Bret Bielema

Bret Bielema posts on X about nfl, to the, super bowl, football the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Really. Why did you leave Was looking forward to playing but understand why you ran to the #NFL See you in the future and cant wait #famILLy #ILL If you cheat to win then youve already lost. -Jim Harbaugh https://t.co/FsvrIH6EC4 If you cheat to win then youve already lost. -Jim Harbaugh https://t.co/FsvrIH6EC4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1884441477649961071)  2025-01-29T03:20Z 241.4K followers, 3.3M engagements


"@TomFornelli Put some of that 💰💰💰into a snow blower 🤷♂😂🤷♂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1987907266046312627)  2025-11-10T15:36Z 241.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Tonight one of the best Ive ever had the honor to coach becomes a #HOF member. Sorry @MonteeBall28 that I cant be there we are in bowl prep. Love you and proud of you my friend #OnWisconsin #CFB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1998405808732676192)  2025-12-09T14:54Z 241.3K followers, 57.5K engagements


"I know that me/we are in control of our work ahead for [----] season. Im sure all voters knew that Iowa beat Vandy even though ranking is opposite. TCU beat USC and again rankings are opposite. Maybe all these AP voters should do a story on each others voting logic 😂👀😂 #ILL #illini football finished just one spot short (and two total points shy) of finishing the season ranked in the AP Top [--]. Illini finished No. [--] with [---] points just two spots shy of TCU. USC (9-4) and Michigan (9-4) came in at No. [--] and No. [--] after losing their bowl games. https://t.co/XBsLJSOnI7 #illini football"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2013701713375412556)  2026-01-20T19:54Z 241.2K followers, 147.8K engagements


"Love college football and we are in a transformative time for players coaches and fans. Headed into year [--] as a HC and enjoying my job more than ever. Just wish everyone would play by the same rules and take the game we love to the highest levels of success for everyone #ILL "If there are no consequences for tampering then we have no rules we have no governance." Dabo Swinney reacts to alleged tampering involving Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding and LB Luke Ferrelli and what it means in the current state of college football. https://t.co/9O2BRt6RlU "If there are no consequences for tampering"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2014869040066355648)  2026-01-24T01:13Z 241.4K followers, 273.4K engagements


"Well dang. Sitting in my office meeting with some #famILLy Turned on TV to get an update and see this. #ILL CONGRATS @IlliniMBB Witness history. https://t.co/ebeCIDLVIt Witness history. https://t.co/ebeCIDLVIt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2015198446454501417)  2026-01-24T23:02Z 241.2K followers, 55.3K engagements


"Congrats Roger I appreciate all that you did to make us better every day. #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2016921434333831312)  2026-01-29T17:08Z 241.3K followers, 14K engagements


"#famILLy captain in #SBLX Leading the way for SBLX. https://t.co/zO6aEX6xAG Leading the way for SBLX. https://t.co/zO6aEX6xAG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2017357063085822253)  2026-01-30T21:59Z 241.3K followers, 22.2K engagements


"Welcome to the #famILLy @CadenConsidine1 Welcome to the FamILLy @CadenConsidine1 https://t.co/QdByck8Yv9 Welcome to the FamILLy @CadenConsidine1 https://t.co/QdByck8Yv9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2019239789309092290)  2026-02-05T02:40Z 241.3K followers, 11.8K engagements


"#famILLy throughout the state. Congrats @CadenConsidine1 on all you have accomplished and the best is yet to come #ILL🟧🟦🏈👀🏈🟦🟧#INI Today Caden officially signed with the University of Illinois to continue his football career and Byron couldnt be prouder. Your hard work dedication and leadership have paid off in a big way. #ByronTigers #TigerPride #NextLevel #Illini #SigningDay https://t.co/YKM9s3k3PK Today Caden officially signed with the University of Illinois to continue his football career and Byron couldnt be prouder. Your hard work dedication and leadership have paid off in a big"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2019562988374819210)  2026-02-06T00:05Z 241.3K followers, 10.1K engagements


"Welcome to the #famILLy Always great to bring experience excitement and energy to @IlliniFootball Cant wait to get Coach Elliott into the TE room #ILL Welcome to the FamILLy Tight Ends Coach Jared Elliott @_CoachElliott https://t.co/K7wfErDZN4 https://t.co/Bez8dPLpAN Welcome to the FamILLy Tight Ends Coach Jared Elliott @_CoachElliott https://t.co/K7wfErDZN4 https://t.co/Bez8dPLpAN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2019860973079961726)  2026-02-06T19:49Z 241.4K followers, 55.9K engagements


"Calling all #famILLy Start your Super Bowl Sunday in State Farm Center supporting @IlliniWBB and @Shauna_Green Will be an awesome atmosphere. We are getting closer Illini nation Still a few thousand tickets to go Please go buy your tickets now so we can accomplish this sellout Appreciate you all and see you at SFC this Sunday🔷🔶👊🏼 https://t.co/mjkdD18ved We are getting closer Illini nation Still a few thousand tickets to go Please go buy your tickets now so we can accomplish this sellout Appreciate you all and see you at SFC this Sunday🔷🔶👊🏼 https://t.co/mjkdD18ved"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2020294738440864176)  2026-02-08T00:32Z 241.4K followers, 33.1K engagements


"Congrats @AaronHenry7 on everything you helped us achieve here at @IlliniFootball and best of luck ahead @NDFootball Thank you #ILL #famILLy Beyond Excited for whats Ahead @NDFootball https://t.co/WCDvR97wAD Beyond Excited for whats Ahead @NDFootball https://t.co/WCDvR97wAD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020537694279921933)  2026-02-08T16:38Z 241.4K followers, 47.5K engagements


"As special of a player and coach and now into the #NFL An awesome example on the field and off the field as a #famILLy man. Appreciate all you did to make an impact here from day one to where we are today. Best of luck in your next chapter @CoachJamison thank you #ILL I-L-L Thank you @BretBielema @IlliniAD Champaign community and the entire #IlliniNation for welcoming us back in [----]. Illinois is our home and will always be. The people The people The people thats what its all about and what you can expect at Illinois. You make this https://t.co/h7EAMYEg19 I-L-L Thank you @BretBielema"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020580599585788279)  2026-02-08T19:28Z 241.4K followers, 20.5K engagements


"To watch former players shake hands at the coin toss is pretty awesome to see not just great players but team leaders to decide the biggest game of the year Hunter Henry and Devon Witherspoon are great representatives of T.S.D. #SuperBowl #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020644196701405499)  2026-02-08T23:41Z 241.4K followers, 56.4K engagements


"Have know Bobby for years personally and professionally and couldnt be more excited to make this happen for the #famILLy #ILL🟧🟦🏈👀🏈🟦🟧#INI Welcome to the FamILLy Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauck. @Coach_Hauck https://t.co/3oXkyKi3JN https://t.co/SvDP10cbVM Welcome to the FamILLy Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauck. @Coach_Hauck https://t.co/3oXkyKi3JN https://t.co/SvDP10cbVM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020991049028513793)  2026-02-09T22:39Z 241.4K followers, 39.7K engagements


"One heck of a recruiting story that continued to the #NFL and a career that is a book ready to be written congrats Robby #OnWisconsin Wisconsin Badger from 2010-14 First Team All-American Blocked for Montee Ball Melvin Gordon & James White at UW Second round pick in [----] NFL Draft Four-time team captain Super Bowl LVI champion https://t.co/fs3HVsY0vW Wisconsin Badger from 2010-14 First Team All-American Blocked for Montee Ball Melvin Gordon & James White at UW Second round pick in [----] NFL Draft Four-time team captain Super Bowl LVI champion https://t.co/fs3HVsY0vW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021794069031112840)  2026-02-12T03:50Z 241.4K followers, 15.2K engagements


"College football is changing everyday #NIL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1612907532242276353)  2023-01-10T20:21Z 241.4K followers, 963.1K engagements


"Its not where you start its what you do along the journey still a work in progress. The best is yet to come #famILLy #ILL POWERFUL: #Seahawks star Devon Witherspoon was a ZERO-STAR RECRUIT in High School. Witherspoon did not begin football until 11th grade and would pick up some small offers before receiving a scholarship from Illinois. Devon balled out in college went on to become the 5th https://t.co/B0UYnsomys POWERFUL: #Seahawks star Devon Witherspoon was a ZERO-STAR RECRUIT in High School. Witherspoon did not begin football until 11th grade and would pick up some small offers before"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021258002137752045)  2026-02-10T16:20Z 241.4K followers, 32.8K engagements


"All in the #famILLy .@BretBielema was thrilled to see former Illini star Devon Witherspoon win the Super Bowl with the Seahawks and so proud of him. Full interview: https://t.co/eTcf4kJjtr https://t.co/pPDrWb9OEr .@BretBielema was thrilled to see former Illini star Devon Witherspoon win the Super Bowl with the Seahawks and so proud of him. Full interview: https://t.co/eTcf4kJjtr https://t.co/pPDrWb9OEr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022361753892597824)  2026-02-13T17:26Z 241.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Wrapping up our [----] signing class. Moving to the [----] #famILLy And it just feels like things are continuing to get better with some good news coming #ILL 🤷♂🟧🟦🟧🤷♂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1855758260776980986)  2024-11-10T23:43Z 240.6K followers, 66K engagements


"Love it #famILLy Illini show up at #71 (Nebraska game) #21 (Citrus Bowl) #19 (Rutgers) and #12 (Purdue) on this list of the best [---] games this season. Illini show up at #71 (Nebraska game) #21 (Citrus Bowl) #19 (Rutgers) and #12 (Purdue) on this list of the best [---] games this season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1884426711137206755)  2025-01-29T02:21Z 255.9K followers, 45.4K engagements


"Love it. This man is #famILLy The next stage of the journey. https://t.co/H4nJvqb5E0 The next stage of the journey. https://t.co/H4nJvqb5E0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1884443535455277239)  2025-01-29T03:28Z 255.9K followers, 102.6K engagements


"Thanks for the year behind us my friend and especially the future ahead of you #famILLy #ILL https://t.co/P392qxYJ1o https://t.co/P392qxYJ1o"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1886084692144795931)  2025-02-02T16:10Z 256K followers, 41.5K engagements


"Shes got my vote (if I had one) #famILLy #ILL #COY If Illinois women's basketball can continue to rack up wins Shauna Green has a hell of a case for Big Ten Coach of the Year. The #Illini are 17-5 7-4 in conference play despite three season ending injuries- and two of those players were averaging double-digit scoring. (Photo https://t.co/JzgR7FdYhE If Illinois women's basketball can continue to rack up wins Shauna Green has a hell of a case for Big Ten Coach of the Year. The #Illini are 17-5 7-4 in conference play despite three season ending injuries- and two of those players were averaging"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1886578887280202130)  2025-02-04T00:53Z 256K followers, 49.3K engagements


"Congrats @JayKaiser_ and appreciate all you have done for the #famILLy Best of luck with this new #NFL opportunity #ILL The Jacksonville Jaguars have finalized their [----] coaching staff the team announced today. https://t.co/DnkMrPSveI The Jacksonville Jaguars have finalized their [----] coaching staff the team announced today. https://t.co/DnkMrPSveI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1888363286825214009)  2025-02-08T23:04Z 255.9K followers, 23.1K engagements


"Walking into our FB home everyday this week we are greeted by @Sydbrown___ who is a very special member of the #famILLy He helped us build the foundation of competition and work needed to have success. Enjoy the parade tomorrow my friend 🎉✅🎉 #ILL 🟧🟦🏈🟦🟧 #INI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1890004964229132787)  2025-02-13T11:47Z 255.9K followers, 16K engagements


"Congrats to another former player and a coach for us the last [--] years with an incredibly bright future #famILLy Keep being the best you @GrantMorgan31 love you my friend #ILL #NYG https://www.giants.com/news/new-york-giants-announce-additions-to-2025-staff-marquand-manuel-troy-brown-chad-hall https://www.giants.com/news/new-york-giants-announce-additions-to-2025-staff-marquand-manuel-troy-brown-chad-hall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1890414873302966723)  2025-02-14T14:56Z 255.9K followers, 22K engagements


"Just awesome to watch and hear @Shauna_Green preach what she breathes on a daily basis #famILLy As a coach we know that we learn more from moments of adversity than moments of success. Keep being the best you @IlliniWBB #ILL #Illini Shauna Green on this team's character and resiliency: "It's what I'm most proud of" "When all odds are against you we just come out and continue to prove people wrong" @IlliniWBB https://t.co/Es4VdcmgSg #Illini Shauna Green on this team's character and resiliency: "It's what I'm most proud of" "When all odds are against you we just come out and continue to prove"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1890429792404607045)  2025-02-14T15:55Z 255.9K followers, 21.6K engagements


"Congrats to another great example of what we have here in the #famILLy Congrats @CoachHarding9 and keep being the best you #ILL Cowboys finalized coaching staff under HC Brian Schottenheimer: https://t.co/pfmoZZON74 Cowboys finalized coaching staff under HC Brian Schottenheimer: https://t.co/pfmoZZON74"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1890473609916744019)  2025-02-14T18:50Z 255.9K followers, 15.6K engagements


"Two great coaches that will help take the #famILLy to even higher levels of success #ILL #illini Bret Bielema: Promoting Trent Harris in OLB room and Alex Panos will be co-OLBs coach. Clint Sintim had been in DL room with Jamison at the end of the season. "Couldn't be more excited what we saw from Trent and Panos for the bowl game." #illini Bret Bielema: Promoting Trent Harris in OLB room and Alex Panos will be co-OLBs coach. Clint Sintim had been in DL room with Jamison at the end of the season. "Couldn't be more excited what we saw from Trent and Panos for the bowl game.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1890542965816246692)  2025-02-14T23:25Z 255.9K followers, 25.4K engagements


"😂😂😂 #famILLy #ILL Video of the winning (or losing) shot in my match vs @RooksTyson today. We had a blast representing @IlliniFootball and cheering on @IlliniMTennis. Tysons serve hit [---] MPH which at least makes me feel better about not being able to see it much less hit it. https://t.co/8SBWkQESvQ Video of the winning (or losing) shot in my match vs @RooksTyson today. We had a blast representing @IlliniFootball and cheering on @IlliniMTennis. Tysons serve hit [---] MPH which at least makes me feel better about not being able to see it much less hit it. https://t.co/8SBWkQESvQ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1890977002158526664)  2025-02-16T04:10Z 256K followers, 16K engagements


"Safe travels #famILLy #ILL @BretBielema took the kids to Disneyland and a trip to the Rose Bowl. I told them we will be back in January with the football team #famILLy #Illini https://t.co/Pu2rI4VLCo @BretBielema took the kids to Disneyland and a trip to the Rose Bowl. I told them we will be back in January with the football team #famILLy #Illini https://t.co/Pu2rI4VLCo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1891252903567855946)  2025-02-16T22:26Z 255.9K followers, 20.9K engagements


"I absolutely love this info #famILLy #ILL Nebraska leads #illini 16-13 after the first quarter. Illinois 0-of-6 on layups. Shauna Green and Nebraska head coach Amy Williams with some words on the sideline about what is and isn't a foul. Nebraska leads #illini 16-13 after the first quarter. Illinois 0-of-6 on layups. Shauna Green and Nebraska head coach Amy Williams with some words on the sideline about what is and isn't a foul"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1891255059003875719)  2025-02-16T22:35Z 255.9K followers, 39.4K engagements


"The Wins just keep coming #famILLy #ILL Keeping it rolling https://t.co/288aRDwZDb Keeping it rolling https://t.co/288aRDwZDb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1891280959581925784)  2025-02-17T00:18Z 256.4K followers, 17.6K engagements


"We have a #famILLy of players on campus right now that love what we have done but are more driven for whats ahead. Lets KEEP STACKING DAYS and see where we can go #ILL What a full circle moment for Josh McCray and @BretBielema 🧡 #B1GFootball x @IlliniFootball https://t.co/ak0ikHPWuJ What a full circle moment for Josh McCray and @BretBielema 🧡 #B1GFootball x @IlliniFootball https://t.co/ak0ikHPWuJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1891478881216930174)  2025-02-17T13:24Z 256K followers, 24.5K engagements


"Thats phenomenal #famILLy and the best is @JershaunN is on the way #ILL #NFL Awesome surprise from @Johnny5Newton. I am extremely proud of you Congrats on a great rookie season. The best is yet to come @Commanders #RaiseHail https://t.co/fYxYJumH6O Awesome surprise from @Johnny5Newton. I am extremely proud of you Congrats on a great rookie season. The best is yet to come @Commanders #RaiseHail https://t.co/fYxYJumH6O"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1891480457654435972)  2025-02-17T13:30Z 256K followers, 15.9K engagements


"Always excited for young coaches to advance their career and explore new opportunities #famILLy #ILL Kevin Richardson and Grant Morgan former Arkansas walk-ons-turned-captains recently took NFL assistant coaching jobs. The opportunities came after a 10-win season on staff with Bret Bielema at Illinois. I spoke with @BretBielema and @K_Rich30 about it:https://t.co/y8zf1ZwZNI Kevin Richardson and Grant Morgan former Arkansas walk-ons-turned-captains recently took NFL assistant coaching jobs. The opportunities came after a 10-win season on staff with Bret Bielema at Illinois. I spoke with"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1891929797464293397)  2025-02-18T19:16Z 256K followers, 24.1K engagements


"Congrats @alexpanosFB and cant thank you enough for all you have done for the #famILLy The best is yet to come #ILL Upward. Congratulations @alexpanosFB on the promotion to Co-Outside Linebackers Coach. 🟠 https://t.co/L9c8acI6Hd https://t.co/UBhCX7Miko Upward. Congratulations @alexpanosFB on the promotion to Co-Outside Linebackers Coach. 🟠 https://t.co/L9c8acI6Hd https://t.co/UBhCX7Miko"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1891950218050142688)  2025-02-18T20:37Z 256.4K followers, 13.8K engagements


"Welcome back @NateMcNeal32 and excited for the #famILLy Welcome back to Champaign @NateMcNeal32 🟠 https://t.co/HRrTJbBKwF https://t.co/hDIySQU8h3 Welcome back to Champaign @NateMcNeal32 🟠 https://t.co/HRrTJbBKwF https://t.co/hDIySQU8h3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1892330807345258692)  2025-02-19T21:49Z 256K followers, 12.3K engagements


"One of the best at what she does. But even better at all the things that no one else can do #famILLy Thank you for all you do #ILL https://www.wcia.com/sports/your-illini-nation/her-playbook-bobbi-busboom/ https://www.wcia.com/sports/your-illini-nation/her-playbook-bobbi-busboom/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1893075628485697898)  2025-02-21T23:09Z 256K followers, [----] engagements


"#ILL Top of the Rock. Top of the Big Ten. #famILLy takeover in NYC @BretBielema https://t.co/hDHSccbsV7 Top of the Rock. Top of the Big Ten. #famILLy takeover in NYC @BretBielema https://t.co/hDHSccbsV7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1893431920194641991)  2025-02-22T22:45Z 256K followers, 27.3K engagements


"FS1 to watch #famILLy #ILL #25 Illini take on #4 USC in LA at 3:00 🔶🔷 https://t.co/gl8o1MbcQd #25 Illini take on #4 USC in LA at 3:00 🔶🔷 https://t.co/gl8o1MbcQd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1893717307517440218)  2025-02-23T17:39Z 256.5K followers, 29.7K engagements


"Happy B-day Quinn #famILLy #ILL Happy 7th birthday Quinn Hope you had a great day Thanks for taking me to the Daddy/Daughter Dance Also it was awesome that her hero @_1Sledge FaceTimed her to wish her a happy bday @ErinDischer https://t.co/IytYpClPLp Happy 7th birthday Quinn Hope you had a great day Thanks for taking me to the Daddy/Daughter Dance Also it was awesome that her hero @_1Sledge FaceTimed her to wish her a happy bday @ErinDischer https://t.co/IytYpClPLp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1893722168350945656)  2025-02-23T17:58Z 256K followers, 10.6K engagements


"Day [----] as @IlliniFootball head coach (spring practice [--] prep)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1905025894457995444)  2025-03-26T22:35Z 240.3K followers, 1.8M engagements


"Bye week [--] behind us & Washington week ahead Watching #20 USC at #13 ND in a really good game knowing that homecoming game was a special victory that will keep helping us if USC can keep winning. Our two missed opportunities could be 1&2 in this weeks poll. 1-0 mentality ahead #ILL Kept Fighting. https://t.co/GJuZHCAWNp Kept Fighting. https://t.co/GJuZHCAWNp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1979733484815134890)  2025-10-19T02:16Z 258.4K followers, 190.7K engagements


"Congrats @PatBryant #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦🏈👀🏈🟦🟧#INI Rook's first TD 📺: CBS @PatBryant https://t.co/habhQ8oIIK Rook's first TD 📺: CBS @PatBryant https://t.co/habhQ8oIIK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1982570791905771561)  2025-10-26T22:11Z 257.6K followers, 40.1K engagements


"Wow. If you have a few minutes this is incredible piece by the @BigTenNetwork about one of the best stories in college football and one of the best players in the game @BeattyHank #famILLy #ILL "Sometimes it's hard to wait for your turn." Hank Beatty bided his time and now the former Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year is one of the @bigten's top receivers. The Journey spotlights @IlliniFootball's breakout WR 👇 📍 @AutoOwnersIns https://t.co/Gw9GX6OwFZ "Sometimes it's hard to wait for your turn." Hank Beatty bided his time and now the former Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year is one of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1988241580646375750)  2025-11-11T13:45Z 250.6K followers, 71K engagements


"Priceless #famILLy #ILL 🟦🟧🏈👀🏈🟧🟦#INI All love from the field to the floor. Good luck tonight @illinimbb https://t.co/wwe38px5ZL All love from the field to the floor. Good luck tonight @illinimbb https://t.co/wwe38px5ZL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1988433177640079852)  2025-11-12T02:26Z 250.6K followers, 27.4K engagements


"Details matter. Thank you @JakeRosch You make a daily impact in our #famILLy #ILL 🟦🟧😎✅😎🟧🟦#INI The details tell a story one of service sacrifice and honor. https://t.co/GrjtXWvB5x The details tell a story one of service sacrifice and honor. https://t.co/GrjtXWvB5x"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1989181935764091335)  2025-11-14T04:01Z 247.5K followers, 15.1K engagements


"Thank you @JakeRosch for the creation and detail to honor our military #famILLy #ILL🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧#INI For those who wear a different uniform. This one is for you. https://t.co/h1SnkX7itA For those who wear a different uniform. This one is for you. https://t.co/h1SnkX7itA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1989383934426452304)  2025-11-14T17:24Z 250.6K followers, 11.3K engagements


"I see the #famILLy #ILL🟦🟧🏈👀🏈🟧🟦#INI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1989886787334832171)  2025-11-16T02:42Z 250.6K followers, 22.3K engagements


"Thank you once again to all that showed up for some #famILLy time in #GiesMemorial #ILL🟦🟧👀🏈👀🟧🟦#INI Another step forward. https://t.co/wmvwlTrkTV Another step forward. https://t.co/wmvwlTrkTV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1989893425739558936)  2025-11-16T03:08Z 250.6K followers, 20.1K engagements


"Best is yet to come with the #famILLy Thanks to all the players coaches staff and administration that made it possible. #ILL 🟦🟧👀🏈👀🟧🟦#INI And the ride ain't over. Bret Bielema sets the Illinois record for most wins in the first five seasons as head coach. https://t.co/COjeiYwSNK And the ride ain't over. Bret Bielema sets the Illinois record for most wins in the first five seasons as head coach. https://t.co/COjeiYwSNK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1989902094565089488)  2025-11-16T03:43Z 250.6K followers, 28.1K engagements


"Making early Sunday morning weekly plans for the week ahead. and this message really jumped out to me on my cup of coffee #famILLy #ILL🟦🟧🏈👀🏈🟧🟦#INI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1990043908579938573)  2025-11-16T13:06Z 250.6K followers, 23.5K engagements


"I would keep Iowa on as they can play ball with anyone. Common sense and actual numbers usually bring clarity to these moments. As USC keeps winning that helps us even more. So we will just keep grinding in NOVEMBER #ILL Iowa off Texas on my list of 3-loss teams under consideration for the CFP rankings on Tuesday. I'm using FPI for the rankings for Strength Of Schedule and most importantly for Strength Of Record (FPI's resume rankings). https://t.co/IDfXOHRAT2 Iowa off Texas on my list of 3-loss teams under consideration for the CFP rankings on Tuesday. I'm using FPI for the rankings for"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1990251752231522691)  2025-11-17T02:52Z 247.7K followers, 234.7K engagements


"Congrats brother only need [--] more for a full formation ✅😇✅ Welcome the newest Wozniak Roman Cooper Wozniak baby and mom are doing great #FiveBoys #GoGreen #WozWarriors https://t.co/WjEpXhTcGN Welcome the newest Wozniak Roman Cooper Wozniak baby and mom are doing great #FiveBoys #GoGreen #WozWarriors https://t.co/WjEpXhTcGN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1990765751909953653)  2025-11-18T12:55Z 250.6K followers, 44.8K engagements


"Keep stacking days. 1-0 approach for the #famILLy #ILL🟦🟧👀🏈👀🟧🟦#INI November [--] College Football Playoff Selection Committee Rankings [--]. Illinois // @IlliniFootball #CFBPlayoff 🏈🏆 https://t.co/uWnXXVjQvr November [--] College Football Playoff Selection Committee Rankings [--]. Illinois // @IlliniFootball #CFBPlayoff 🏈🏆 https://t.co/uWnXXVjQvr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1990965695157567758)  2025-11-19T02:09Z 243.6K followers, 38.7K engagements


"Thats a great looking world brother #famILLy #ILL🟦🟧🏈😇🏈🟧🟦#INI My world Thankful for this team and my team #famILLy https://t.co/NqSn5Qk3KO My world Thankful for this team and my team #famILLy https://t.co/NqSn5Qk3KO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1991157353484345566)  2025-11-19T14:51Z 243.6K followers, 36.9K engagements


"Congrats @SweetFeet_White and appreciate all you have done here and all that is ahead #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1991585386368213189)  2025-11-20T19:12Z 240.7K followers, 238.5K engagements


"Cant wait for Saturday and lots of great things ahead of us. 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1993049554871271428)  2025-11-24T20:10Z 240.8K followers, 27.2K engagements


"Just awesome #famILLy #ILL FEELING GOOD His play spoke first. The captain patch said the rest. https://t.co/79ZWe69kRV His play spoke first. The captain patch said the rest. https://t.co/79ZWe69kRV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1993191490302988372)  2025-11-25T05:34Z 245.5K followers, 15K engagements


"Thats just awesome. #famILLy 1-0 #ILL Illinois won [--] Big Ten games in Bret Bielemas first five seasons at Illinois. It is Illinois' most Big Ten wins in a five-year period since also winning [--] Big Ten games from 1990-94. Illinois won [--] Big Ten games in Bret Bielemas first five seasons at Illinois. It is Illinois' most Big Ten wins in a five-year period since also winning [--] Big Ten games from 1990-94"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1995007421454909894)  2025-11-30T05:50Z 240.3K followers, 37.6K engagements


"I love these stats #ILL Bret Bielema is the first head coach in Illinois history to win 8+ games three times in a four-year span. The last time Illinois achieved the feat from 1901-04 the programs [----] season was coached by a group of four alumni. Bret Bielema is the first head coach in Illinois history to win 8+ games three times in a four-year span. The last time Illinois achieved the feat from 1901-04 the programs [----] season was coached by a group of four alumni"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1995007621024108570)  2025-11-30T05:50Z 240.3K followers, 60.6K engagements


"#INI Love what your two sons have meant to this program #famILLy ILL https://t.co/bDocUNAk2S ILL https://t.co/bDocUNAk2S"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1995011314096156700)  2025-11-30T06:05Z 240.4K followers, 77.3K engagements


"I LOVE THIS MAN There hasnt been a better example of what we want college football to be #famILLy Bret Bielema said Miles Scott gave a great team prayer on Thanksgiving. I asked him about it: "Just thanking God for the good the bad and the ugly. A lot of times when bad things happen to us we look at it as a time to get down ourselves. Those are the moments that really https://t.co/h37JGrhMYy Bret Bielema said Miles Scott gave a great team prayer on Thanksgiving. I asked him about it: "Just thanking God for the good the bad and the ugly. A lot of times when bad things happen to us we look at"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1995116498180788678)  2025-11-30T13:03Z 240.2K followers, 36.4K engagements


"1-0 #ILL #famILLy The Hat stays in Champaign. https://t.co/nUX8QlrjVj The Hat stays in Champaign. https://t.co/nUX8QlrjVj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1995132758960599312)  2025-11-30T14:08Z 240.2K followers, 14.8K engagements


"1-0 #famILLy 12-2 is just insane to think about the journey to today #ILL For the 12th time in the last [--] home games. The I is lit. https://t.co/wE1KPHHxAW For the 12th time in the last [--] home games. The I is lit. https://t.co/wE1KPHHxAW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1995133078457417852)  2025-11-30T14:09Z 240.2K followers, 22.8K engagements


"Happy Holiday Kody #famILLy 😂🤷♂😂 @BarstoolILL We looked absolutely terrible. I hate to see whatever team we have to face in the bowl @BarstoolILL We looked absolutely terrible. I hate to see whatever team we have to face in the bowl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1995133397853749415)  2025-11-30T14:10Z 240.4K followers, 65.5K engagements


"Cant say thank you enough to everyone that made this day possible #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1995141397373235623)  2025-11-30T14:42Z 240.4K followers, 41.8K engagements


"Love the ending #ILL Top of the morning to ya'. 1-0 https://t.co/oxUxKGINGO Top of the morning to ya'. 1-0 https://t.co/oxUxKGINGO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1995187554253988020)  2025-11-30T17:45Z 240.4K followers, 21.6K engagements


"First time to watch some #NFL Sunday night football and first play I watch see Quan Martin tackle Pat Bryant two times in a few plays. While Johnny Newton and Alex Palczewski on the field all together [--] guys total on the field and [--] former teammates all living their #NFL dreams #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1995336590210507023)  2025-12-01T03:38Z 240.4K followers, 46.4K engagements


"Great way to start the day. thank you to all the fans that came to watch the #famILLy record breaking two year stretch at home in #GiesMemorial #ILL🟧🟦🎩 👀🎩🟦🟧#INI Snow on the field Hat in our hands. https://t.co/5JlmU0CEsG Snow on the field Hat in our hands. https://t.co/5JlmU0CEsG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1995453032989970574)  2025-12-01T11:20Z 240.4K followers, 16.3K engagements


"Always a great way to start the day #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1995462497198018826)  2025-12-01T11:58Z 240.4K followers, 14K engagements


"This is just awesome great way to finish at home #famILLy #ILL Curtain call from Gies Memorial: 1-0. https://t.co/221TTdSD0q Curtain call from Gies Memorial: 1-0. https://t.co/221TTdSD0q"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1995694641119985873)  2025-12-02T03:20Z 240.4K followers, 18.7K engagements


"Seems like a good night to start tomorrow off and rolling. Feel something good coming from the WEST #famILLy #OLP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1996007596226908566)  2025-12-03T00:04Z 240.3K followers, 51.5K engagements


"This is a must watch #famILLy #ILL From move in to senior day. These guys are true embodiments of Tough Smart and Dependable football. https://t.co/LG7TnkjXuV From move in to senior day. These guys are true embodiments of Tough Smart and Dependable football. https://t.co/LG7TnkjXuV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1996247231196753984)  2025-12-03T15:56Z 240.4K followers, 13.5K engagements


"#famILLy #ILL Ive signed with the University of Illinois. #Illini #FamILLy #FamILLy26 🙏🏾 Every player deserves a coach that believes in him. - Coach B https://t.co/2I1lX2KK5m Ive signed with the University of Illinois. #Illini #FamILLy #FamILLy26 🙏🏾 Every player deserves a coach that believes in him. - Coach B https://t.co/2I1lX2KK5m"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1996316197961216443)  2025-12-03T20:30Z 240.5K followers, 21.9K engagements


"Was about as good as they come. Special man who did things in a special way. Glad to have [--] great years with him #WPS Nate Allen who spent [--] years covering the Razorbacks for Arkansas newspapers big and small died this afternoon in Fayetteville. Remembering one of our state's great sports reporters. https://t.co/kt6hx2lWlJ https://t.co/TrnDAY5RXt Nate Allen who spent [--] years covering the Razorbacks for Arkansas newspapers big and small died this afternoon in Fayetteville. Remembering one of our state's great sports reporters. https://t.co/kt6hx2lWlJ https://t.co/TrnDAY5RXt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1996359868605976832)  2025-12-03T23:24Z 240.5K followers, 128.1K engagements


"Another opportunity for the #famILLy together for some fun and football 🏈👀🏈 #ILL🟧🟦🏈👊🏈🟦🟧#INI Block I in the [---]. https://t.co/cqJ6bgEzyf Block I in the [---]. https://t.co/cqJ6bgEzyf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1997784503637704747)  2025-12-07T21:45Z 240.5K followers, 37.2K engagements


"Lets make the last one a great one @ChampSmith55 for the #famILLy #ILL🟦🟧🏆👀🏆🟧🟦#INI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1998449112790733192)  2025-12-09T17:46Z 240.4K followers, 19.7K engagements


"Lets make it one to remember @3kDucie and start it off big with the new #famILLy #ILL🟦🟧🏆🏈🏆🟧🟦#INI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1998449626152841269)  2025-12-09T17:48Z 240.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Elite group of men who I believe recently set a course record in Texas training for the #RyderCup Many of the most elite athletes and community leaders in the #famILLy #ILL🟦🟧👀🏆👀🟧🟦#INI At first I thought this row of orange was just the student managers behind the bench but then I realized it's a bunch of dudes in Bradimir athleisure and now I need to know everything. https://t.co/nLhAyq3khI At first I thought this row of orange was just the student managers behind the bench but then I realized it's a bunch of dudes in Bradimir athleisure and now I need to know everything."  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1998753886316933429)  2025-12-10T13:57Z 240.7K followers, 61.6K engagements


"Sounds like you have come a long way did your parents let you pick whatever school you wanted or did they make you go where they went Asking for a friend. #ILL🟦🟧👀🏈👀🟧🟦#INI Recruiting was different in the 90s. Home visits from head coaches. Letters. Phone calls. And the pace was slower. Heres one from Toledo and recruiting coordinator Matt Eberflus. https://t.co/vrQtVNUGkU Recruiting was different in the 90s. Home visits from head coaches. Letters. Phone calls. And the pace was slower. Heres one from Toledo and recruiting coordinator Matt Eberflus. https://t.co/vrQtVNUGkU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1998933274199257405)  2025-12-11T01:50Z 240.4K followers, 214.2K engagements


"Small world watching @IlliniMBB and grabbing a photo with my former teammate and roommate @PaulWBurmeister #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1999963091162071412)  2025-12-13T22:02Z 240.5K followers, 54.6K engagements


"Just outstanding #ILL #BragginRights https://t.co/Kt1rAxnKvN #BragginRights https://t.co/Kt1rAxnKvN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2003462778510790678)  2025-12-23T13:48Z 240.5K followers, 67.7K engagements


"Great points and USC lost to #ILL early in #B1G schedule Conference play is tough every week. And we fumbled twice inside the [--] yard line which made it exciting for everyone. 1-0 #ILL🟦🟧🏈👀🏈🟧🟦#INI "Look at Notre Dame's schedule. If this was your class load in college you'd be taking home ec three times gym class twice and wood shop four times." @colincowherd doesn't blame USC for the end of the rivalry series with Notre Dame https://t.co/vMNAOtjPVw "Look at Notre Dame's schedule. If this was your class load in college you'd be taking home ec three times gym class twice and wood shop four"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2003605550240792861)  2025-12-23T23:16Z 240.6K followers, 65.2K engagements


"This team. This conference. College football at its best. [--] years and [--] victories vs South Carolina and Tennessee who are great representation of the SEC. It just means more to win these games. #famILLy #ILL🟦🟧B1G/SEC🟧🟦#INI Back-to-back bowl game champs🏆🏆 https://t.co/OsZyFWiLcS Back-to-back bowl game champs🏆🏆 https://t.co/OsZyFWiLcS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2006598368336789693)  2026-01-01T05:28Z 240.7K followers, 338.9K engagements


"#famILLy Woke up proud to be called a Fighting Illini #ILL https://t.co/SJl0e4Htfo Woke up proud to be called a Fighting Illini #ILL https://t.co/SJl0e4Htfo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2006598725121224927)  2026-01-01T05:29Z 240.6K followers, 21.2K engagements


"My love and respect for this man is beyond words #famILLy difficulty level: impossible try not to smile watching Isaiah Williams find out he was this year's team MVP https://t.co/E04rR0eJoV difficulty level: impossible try not to smile watching Isaiah Williams find out he was this year's team MVP https://t.co/E04rR0eJoV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2007186743955788140)  2026-01-02T20:26Z 240.8K followers, 85K engagements


"Just another day in the office #famILLy #ILL Flying around. Held the     . https://t.co/AIdjaX3A8v Flying around. Held the     . https://t.co/AIdjaX3A8v"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2007917277463855603)  2026-01-04T20:49Z 240.7K followers, 18.1K engagements


"Must watch video here Im not crying are you crying #famILLy #ILL🟦🟧🏈👀🏈🟧🟦#INI They saw it before anyone else did. The FamILLy that started it all. https://t.co/lZbpyw5sh1 They saw it before anyone else did. The FamILLy that started it all. https://t.co/lZbpyw5sh1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2011953377811235250)  2026-01-16T00:07Z 240.8K followers, 15.2K engagements


"Lets make the last one the best one #famILLy ❌❌ https://t.co/P4Ukxxe9Wv ❌❌ https://t.co/P4Ukxxe9Wv"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2011972676546441384)  2026-01-16T01:24Z 241.1K followers, 30.5K engagements


"Common sense starting to take place. History is awesome but understanding the world today we live in is more important #CFB #ILL My final @AP_Top25 ballot 1/2 Indiana/Miami [--] Ole Miss [--] Georgia [--] Oregon [--] Ohio State [--] Texas Tech [--] Texas A&M [--] Notre Dame [--] Alabama [--] Oklahoma [--] BYU [--] Utah [--] Texas [--] Iowa [--] Vanderbilt [--] Washington [--] Illinois [--] Virginia [--] SMU [--] Houston [--] Tulane [--] James Madison [--] My final @AP_Top25 ballot 1/2 Indiana/Miami [--] Ole Miss [--] Georgia [--] Oregon [--] Ohio State [--] Texas Tech [--] Texas A&M [--] Notre Dame [--] Alabama [--] Oklahoma [--] BYU [--] Utah [--] Texas [--] Iowa 16"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2013256076104212585)  2026-01-19T14:23Z 241.1K followers, 131.1K engagements


"😂😂👀🟧🟦🏈🟦🟧👀😂😂 This is just awesome. Was thinking the same thing many times over [--] years as a HC and how much balance there is in todays #CFB NEW: Nick Saban trolled the Big Ten over why it has an NIL advantage over the SEC😂 In this day and age of the culture we have now in college football paying players name image and likeness transfer its an advantage for the Big Ten. Youll never convince me otherwise. The https://t.co/lzq0kIEgM3 NEW: Nick Saban trolled the Big Ten over why it has an NIL advantage over the SEC😂 In this day and age of the culture we have now in college football"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2013706842224967701)  2026-01-20T20:14Z 241.1K followers, 467.1K engagements


"#ILL Illinois finishes 24th in Bill Connellys final SP+ rankings 9-4 is pretty good when your schedule had: [--]. Indiana [--]. Ohio State [--]. Washington [--]. USC [--]. Tennessee The ACC champion The MAC champion Illinois finishes 24th in Bill Connellys final SP+ rankings 9-4 is pretty good when your schedule had: [--]. Indiana [--]. Ohio State [--]. Washington [--]. USC [--]. Tennessee The ACC champion The MAC champion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2013772771902345272)  2026-01-21T00:36Z 241.1K followers, 36.4K engagements


"I feel like Im watching a Saturday Night Live skit right now and its sooooooo entertaining #CFB2026 Its a sport guys. Stop attacking each other personally and each others families. Move on and both sides just enjoy what they have. Make a grateful list of what you have this morning and focus on that and not what you dont have. 💙💜 #LetItGo @OleMissFB @LSUfootball 🕊 Its a sport guys. Stop attacking each other personally and each others families. Move on and both sides just enjoy what they have. Make a grateful list of what you have this morning and focus on that and not what you dont have."  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/2014767622441542119)  2026-01-23T18:30Z 241.1K followers, 645.3K engagements


"Looking good in the new uniform @MonteeBall Keep grinding buddy #hardwork http://t.co/RcxlQxGlzq"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/335807181284847616)  2013-05-18T17:20Z 241K followers, [--] engagements


"Also trying to lock up a home and home contest with Notre Dame or Nebraska for the future. (Home [----] away 2015). Would be fun for WI fans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/11711717657)  2010-04-06T18:26Z 251K followers, [--] engagements


"Excited for today with first team zoom meeting #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1348612916422057986)  2021-01-11T12:49Z 251K followers, [---] engagements


"Had a great conversation today with #IHSA leadership. I had an incredible playing experience in multiple ILL HS sports and hopefully all involved can agree on a safe path forward for current HS students to create similar memories. Illini FB is here to help #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1349181586357547010)  2021-01-13T02:28Z 251K followers, [----] engagements


"Had our second team Zoom meeting and it was awesome. Reviewed our return to campus and introduced several new coaches and their families to the roster. Ended with some Football [---] review of our 1st meeting and application to the championship game. #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1350051942542823424)  2021-01-15T12:07Z 251K followers, [---] engagements


"#HappyBirthday wishes to two very special people in our Illini #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1352234993309929479)  2021-01-21T12:42Z 251K followers, [---] engagements


"Its all about #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1354034620879220738)  2021-01-26T11:53Z 251K followers, [---] engagements


"Next phase to reach ILLINOIS high school programs. One of our coaches will contact every high school head coach in the state over the next several weeks #buILLthere in ILLINOIS #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1359546467782901762)  2021-02-10T16:55Z 251K followers, [----] engagements


"Come to the Illini #famILLy get together Saturday afternoons this fall #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1369465406314995713)  2021-03-10T01:49Z 251K followers, [---] engagements


"Sorry Illini #famILLy about my shirt logo from the past. But had to post this classic of @PaulWBurmeister and I back in the day on his 50th birthday. Love you brother"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1369839471781421057)  2021-03-11T02:35Z 251K followers, [---] engagements


"Happy Birthday @PrestonEngel53 #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1371115331087953922)  2021-03-14T15:05Z 251K followers, [---] engagements


"Hope you have a great day @Shammond07 #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1371556552864276480)  2021-03-15T20:18Z 251K followers, [---] engagements


"7th inning stretch coming up #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1419389740537860105)  2021-07-25T20:10Z 251K followers, [---] engagements


"Thank you Cubs appreciate the hospitality #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1419400680553467908)  2021-07-25T20:54Z 251K followers, [----] engagements


"Always excited to set my schedule for the next day at work but always special when you expect to see #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1420941972815089665)  2021-07-30T02:59Z 251K followers, [---] engagements


"This is a pic of all our past Illinois HS football players. I wanted to wish every current Illinois HS player and coach all the best heading into our opening weekend #Illinois #FamILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1431013576890855432)  2021-08-26T21:59Z 258.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Thank you to all #Vets #FamILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1458850326111567877)  2021-11-11T17:33Z 251K followers, [---] engagements


"Its that time of year when good news is always great to hear. #FamILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1469510983844601860)  2021-12-11T03:34Z 251K followers, [---] engagements


"Holiday season in full swing with some good news coming. #FamILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1470785719702638592)  2021-12-14T16:00Z 250.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Took a break on the recruiting trail to enjoy good food and great people #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1484599422877147137)  2022-01-21T18:50Z 251K followers, [---] engagements


"For the record I put these bad boys on at [--] AM this morning. before an 11:30 zoom call with potential #famILLy Now on my way to watch @IlliniMBB and @CoachUnderwood play for something special #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1500607569257193477)  2022-03-06T23:01Z 251K followers, [----] engagements


"In case you need to make some #famILLy travel plans #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1508566335713947648)  2022-03-28T22:06Z 251K followers, [---] engagements


"Lets get all #famILLy to join in with this challenge #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1542509689690238976)  2022-06-30T14:05Z 251K followers, [--] engagements


"Hope everyone can enjoy a day of fun and #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1543966813846966274)  2022-07-04T14:35Z 251K followers, [---] engagements


"To all #ILL players coaches and especially for our fans. We will work all week in practice to defend this play especially on 4th down #famILLy Michigan saved again by refs. How is this not a pick play You can block now before a pass https://t.co/R8pTgeuQkl Michigan saved again by refs. How is this not a pick play You can block now before a pass https://t.co/R8pTgeuQkl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1594096248700665856)  2022-11-19T22:32Z 253.7K followers, 19.5K engagements


"Congrats to both teams and all they have accomplished. Saw both teams on the field and didnt get it done. Would love the opportunity to meet both again on a neutral field and officials. Cant happen this year but #famILLy we will be there sooner than later #ILL The Big Ten Championship is officially SET 🏆 @BoilerFootball will take on @UMichFootball https://t.co/D6y3AT2jzI The Big Ten Championship is officially SET 🏆 @BoilerFootball will take on @UMichFootball https://t.co/D6y3AT2jzI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1596707367348891648)  2022-11-27T03:27Z 253.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Very special night with our immediate #famILLy and some special mothers and families in the CU area #ILL #jinglebells"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1603581281215959043)  2022-12-16T02:42Z 251K followers, 61.9K engagements


"Last day before signing day and cant describe how excited we are to bring new #famILLy23 into this building #CUinTampa #HTTO #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1605170370096648192)  2022-12-20T11:56Z 251K followers, 64.3K engagements


"We are #famILLy and the best is yet to come #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1611826871053737984)  2023-01-07T20:47Z 250.7K followers, 56K engagements


"Congrats to @coachPatRyan on his second #HallOfFame induction #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1640080230533545993)  2023-03-26T19:56Z 251K followers, 41K engagements


"My favorite picture from earlier this week at #Wrigley #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1664284599529402378)  2023-06-01T14:55Z 249.3K followers, 15.5K engagements


"Classic. Have been seeing things like this for years. Its not pre-season its where we stand at the end of the year #keepstackindays #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1667514082772021248)  2023-06-10T12:48Z 248.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Feel good Tuesday has just kept getting better. 🤷♂ #famILLy #ILL #HTTO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1673781494437883911)  2023-06-27T19:53Z 248.6K followers, 67.1K engagements


"Have a good feeling for the #famILLy #ILL 🤷♂🏈🤷♂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1674430038983471106)  2023-06-29T14:50Z 249.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Love when Illini #famILLy connect @JLeman47 These are [--] great young men @Gabeosama @ashtonhollins1 and Tyson Rooks #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1675620400624017415)  2023-07-02T21:40Z 249.1K followers, 33.4K engagements


"Who has the most B1G titles Asking for a friend. #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1675952405056303104)  2023-07-03T19:39Z 247.4K followers, 851.9K engagements


"Good looking crew # famILLy #ILL #HTTO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1679208372749365262)  2023-07-13T01:23Z 246.7K followers, 21.2K engagements


"Welcome to all #famILLy and the best is yet to come #ILL #HTTO We're proud to have received a five-star ranking in this year's @Money Best Colleges in America list #Illini #HTTO https://t.co/MJIYa4upnM We're proud to have received a five-star ranking in this year's @Money Best Colleges in America list #Illini #HTTO https://t.co/MJIYa4upnM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1681442042965270528)  2023-07-18T23:13Z 248.6K followers, 25.1K engagements


"#famILLy getting ready for fall camp #HTTO #ILL Camp ready #ILL https://t.co/knH24s1WCu Camp ready #ILL https://t.co/knH24s1WCu"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1683308145995653122)  2023-07-24T02:48Z 248.6K followers, 39.1K engagements


"Camp started today and football is back Lets get together every home game this fall in Memorial Stadium. #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1687150525186260995)  2023-08-03T19:25Z 248.1K followers, 37.6K engagements


"As good as it gets. 🤷♂🏈🤷♂ #famILLy #ILL #HTTO Year 🔟 Season [--] 🏈 3rd with the #famILLy Lets get this thing going 🎥👨💻✂ #Illini https://t.co/4Iip1dd2L8 Year 🔟 Season [--] 🏈 3rd with the #famILLy Lets get this thing going 🎥👨💻✂ #Illini https://t.co/4Iip1dd2L8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1687167222525923334)  2023-08-03T18:23Z 248.2K followers, 14.8K engagements


"Practice #4 coming up this morning for @IlliniFootball but today also starts another season of IHSA football. Good luck to all the teams hitting the practice field today. Seniors - enjoy every minute of this season. They are memories that last a lifetime"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1688559880020332544)  2023-08-07T14:37Z 248.1K followers, 29K engagements


"Its a bunch of fun to be in the Smith Center everyday with this group of players and coaches #famILLy #ILL Congrats @CharlieBullen and Megan with a boy to join the all girl household 😇🟦😇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1689350566281875456)  2023-08-09T18:58Z 248.1K followers, 21.6K engagements


"Thank you #famILLy As we go out for Scrimmage #1 tonight in Memorial its just such a special time here @IlliniFootball The best is yet to come #ILL [-----] new season tickets just so awesome #ThankYou"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1690137268357300224)  2023-08-11T23:05Z 248.1K followers, 29.5K engagements


"#ThankYou Tim for being [-----] new season ticket sales #ILL Still time for more #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1690443054686076929)  2023-08-12T19:20Z 248.1K followers, 35.4K engagements


"I see you @CanaanSandy it seems like this was yesterday. Hope your well and congrats my friend #WPS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1690811072238821376)  2023-08-13T19:42Z 248.2K followers, 76.5K engagements


"From a HS visit with his coach Doug Gatewood to our journey at Arkansas. To the Seahawks on draft night & the move to Baltimore he touched so many lives. Im glad I got to know that smile & loving soul. Thank you for always loving my family & always being you I love you AC #RIP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1691285251715108864)  2023-08-15T03:06Z 248.1K followers, 127.9K engagements


"Good looking crew and REALLY good players as well greeting new #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1692604752104738906)  2023-08-18T18:29Z 246.7K followers, 17.4K engagements


"This graphic is just awesome. Great player and even better competitor and person. [--] weeks #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1693079912452628899)  2023-08-20T01:58Z 246.7K followers, 27K engagements


"👀🤷♂👀 #ILL #keepstackindays #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1693421958472360136)  2023-08-21T00:37Z 246.7K followers, 53.7K engagements


"Making a difference everyday on the job. #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1693447090515440110)  2023-08-21T02:17Z 246.7K followers, 30K engagements


"Amen AHen #girldad #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1693650433112227928)  2023-08-21T15:45Z 246.7K followers, 22.2K engagements


"First of many #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1693796225621844315)  2023-08-22T01:24Z 246.7K followers, 33.1K engagements


"These two are just awesome additions to the #famILLy #ILL 😇🏈😇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1693967038585123173)  2023-08-22T12:43Z 246.7K followers, 17.6K engagements


"Voted #Captain by your teammates speaks volumes of who you are both on the field and in the lockeroom #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1693987687148269723)  2023-08-22T14:05Z 246.7K followers, 24K engagements


"Must watch 👊 content #famILLy #ILL Congrats captain crew"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1694191518746136638)  2023-08-23T03:35Z 246.7K followers, 24.3K engagements


"Not surprising #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1694877650760704136)  2023-08-25T01:01Z 246.7K followers, 23.8K engagements


"Congrats fellas but this is just recognition of hard work the real reward is to make it there #famILLy #ILL @seniorbowl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1694896039512199464)  2023-08-25T02:14Z 246.7K followers, 23.6K engagements


"Today walking in our facility we see a good luck to all @IHSA_IL as they start a new season. We have over [--] players coaches and staff that are from OUR home state and are the true lifeline to our success #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1695029763113443832)  2023-08-25T11:06Z 246.7K followers, 46.1K engagements


"🤡🟠🟦🟠🤡 #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1695116875074588995)  2023-08-25T16:52Z 246.7K followers, 152.9K engagements


"Great pic #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1695930384402329649)  2023-08-27T22:44Z 246.7K followers, 36.7K engagements


"Not surprising. #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1695994963740303475)  2023-08-28T03:01Z 246.7K followers, 30.9K engagements


"Cant sleep on someone who has his physicality and mentality #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1696241942781120670)  2023-08-28T19:22Z 246.7K followers, 29K engagements


"Two great players and excited for the #famILLy to learn more about them as men #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1696932572855521588)  2023-08-30T17:07Z 246.9K followers, 35.8K engagements


"Love it. #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1697074016257765800)  2023-08-31T02:29Z 246.9K followers, 47.7K engagements


"See you guys tomorrow night for a #famILLy get together #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1697821070164640139)  2023-09-02T03:57Z 248.1K followers, 37.1K engagements


"Happy Birthday brother appreciate all you do to make this place go everyday #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1698395587815547235)  2023-09-03T18:00Z 246.9K followers, 18.5K engagements


"Cant say #ThankYou enough to everyone who came to watch this special opening night in Memorial #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1698410144252473555)  2023-09-03T18:58Z 246.9K followers, 43.5K engagements


"Welcome back #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1698480786666573845)  2023-09-03T23:39Z 246.9K followers, 27K engagements


"Pretty awesome. The best is yet to come #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1698508687923417518)  2023-09-04T01:30Z 248.1K followers, 31K engagements


"🤡👀🤡 #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1698893186167459937)  2023-09-05T02:57Z 246.7K followers, 261.1K engagements


"Looks like another example of DB play here at @IlliniFootball #famILLy #ILL AMAZING HOW THIS HAPPENS. He was playing WR last fall 🤷♂🏈🤷♂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1699104282870452407)  2023-09-05T16:56Z 246.9K followers, 67.5K engagements


"Tough. Smart. Dependable. #famILLy #ILL #NFL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1699207896746062307)  2023-09-05T23:48Z 246.9K followers, 21K engagements


"Tough. Smart. Dependable. #famILLy #ILL Be the best you @JartaviusM_ #NFL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1699869999546937736)  2023-09-07T19:39Z 246.9K followers, 20.1K engagements


"Best is yet to come #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1706534485376877007)  2023-09-26T05:01Z 247.4K followers, 24.9K engagements


"#keepstackindays #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1706835460923011332)  2023-09-27T00:57Z 247.1K followers, 36.2K engagements


"Looking forward to these two. #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1707102408185160132)  2023-09-27T18:38Z 247.4K followers, 15.3K engagements


"Happy to see @AidanLaughery with his first TD And more good stuff from @Randolph_22 rushing the passer #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1707143759773733270)  2023-09-27T21:22Z 247.4K followers, 16K engagements


"Sideline skinny #ILL #famILLy @DevonWitherspo1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1709047497417511181)  2023-10-03T03:27Z 247.5K followers, 41.7K engagements


"These two will be a great visit for all to hear #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1712188699868275061)  2023-10-11T19:29Z 247.5K followers, 15.4K engagements


"#famILLy Thank you to all that came to Maryland and to all those that watched from home. Appreciate all the support the last few weeks and the journey ahead of us #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1713568635115970639)  2023-10-15T14:52Z 247.5K followers, 60.7K engagements


"From Atwood to the #B1G and the best is yet to come #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1713959672904868056)  2023-10-16T16:46Z 248.1K followers, 26.7K engagements


"Congrats on making your preparation be rewarded #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1713960309814124571)  2023-10-16T16:49Z 247.5K followers, 20.6K engagements


"A very special player. But an even more special person. #famILLy #ILL Jason Witten Man of the Year Semifinalist https://t.co/4cX5Qd8uLg #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/lUnYI5dHPl Jason Witten Man of the Year Semifinalist https://t.co/4cX5Qd8uLg #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/lUnYI5dHPl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1714681963305414795)  2023-10-18T16:36Z 248.1K followers, 31.3K engagements


"Danville in the house. This should be interesting #famILLy #ILL Join @BretBielema @calebgriffiin and @Jpearl_54 tonight at Papa Dels Can't make it tonight Listen live at https://t.co/YgW1ySNlC3 #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/0MINwPNton Join @BretBielema @calebgriffiin and @Jpearl_54 tonight at Papa Dels Can't make it tonight Listen live at https://t.co/YgW1ySNlC3 #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/0MINwPNton"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1714740962273181821)  2023-10-18T20:31Z 246.7K followers, 26.6K engagements


"Two great examples of what we have here #famILLy #ILL It doesnt matter where you come from. Here - you can make a name for yourself. #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/P6V3Cjy6PA It doesnt matter where you come from. Here - you can make a name for yourself. #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/P6V3Cjy6PA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1715093114820464887)  2023-10-19T19:50Z 248.2K followers, 28.3K engagements


"Must watch #famILLy #ILL #HOMECOMING The story continues Saturday. #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/FTVNJ11IkK The story continues Saturday. #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/FTVNJ11IkK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1715354491556413914)  2023-10-20T13:09Z 248.1K followers, 33.7K engagements


"🤷♂🟠🟦🟠🤷♂ #famILLy #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1716188163192828283)  2023-10-22T20:21Z [--] followers, 105.9K engagements


"👀🤷♂👀 #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1716534861580710068)  2023-10-23T19:19Z 246.7K followers, 131.9K engagements


"Great crew lead by a great leader @J_MaggioFBVC Thank you for all you do in our building with players and staff #famILLy #ILL This week we celebrate Collegiate Sports Video Week. I am blessed to work with some of the best students in the country. @BrendanMcguire6 and I couldnt do our job without this great group of kids. I appreciate all they do for our department and for @IlliniFootball. #FamILLy https://t.co/u5QWdewoFx This week we celebrate Collegiate Sports Video Week. I am blessed to work with some of the best students in the country. @BrendanMcguire6 and I couldnt do our job without"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1716951446225387981)  2023-10-24T22:54Z 248.3K followers, 25.1K engagements


"Good luck to all #IHSA schools heading into playoffs #ILL #famILLy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1717957443068498411)  2023-10-27T17:32Z 248.3K followers, 24.7K engagements


"Great pic #famILLy #ILL Made it official with the @BuffaloBills. Thanks to the best husband for taking me to my first NFL game #BillsMafia https://t.co/tF5u4s7lv5 Made it official with the @BuffaloBills. Thanks to the best husband for taking me to my first NFL game #BillsMafia https://t.co/tF5u4s7lv5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1717957672610201913)  2023-10-27T17:33Z 248.2K followers, 11.2K engagements


"Was a productive bye-week on many different levels both on and off the field. Had a good practice late last night with a football #famILLy that is ready for the month of November. Week [--] is a great rivalry game with Minnesota and a team at the top of the B1G West #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1719065350531125524)  2023-10-30T18:54Z 248.3K followers, 16.3K engagements


"Wrapping up a great day of work here at football and had some of our #famILLy show up for dinner and celebrating #Halloween2023 Thanks to all of our wives and loved ones that make it possible to do our jobs here at the Smith Center #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1719206540593205650)  2023-10-31T04:15Z 248.3K followers, 18.3K engagements


"Great player and incredible person. The best is yet to come #famILLy #ILL Ashley Harris was [--] when she got pregnant. Isaiah Williams' mother had a great support system along the way. @BTNJourney profiles the @IlliniFootball WR's youth that shaped the man he's become. 📺: 7:30 p.m. ET 10/31 on Big Ten Network 📍 @AutoOwnersIns https://t.co/BceF9HW6aU Ashley Harris was [--] when she got pregnant. Isaiah Williams' mother had a great support system along the way. @BTNJourney profiles the @IlliniFootball WR's youth that shaped the man he's become. 📺: 7:30 p.m. ET 10/31 on Big Ten Network 📍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1719333317911224487)  2023-10-31T12:39Z 248.3K followers, 52K engagements


"Classic #famILLy #ILL A spoOoky day at Smith Center #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/PP2DV1KFMG A spoOoky day at Smith Center #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/PP2DV1KFMG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1719558638098874722)  2023-11-01T03:35Z 248.1K followers, 18.1K engagements


"Thats a deep dive and incredibly accurate @ALionEye 🤷♂🏈🤷♂ On to a road game at Minnesota #ILL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1719847224308388325)  2023-11-01T22:41Z 246.9K followers, 79.5K engagements


"Great reminder and perspective on how we got there and more importantly how we will get back there and beyond #famILLy #ILL One year ago today @IlliniFootball earned the No. [--] spot in the College Football Playoff rankings. https://t.co/CBkOiUQZMy One year ago today @IlliniFootball earned the No. [--] spot in the College Football Playoff rankings. https://t.co/CBkOiUQZMy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1719854437190054203)  2023-11-01T23:10Z 248.3K followers, 29.1K engagements


"Over the last [--] years I have witnessed leadership all over the country and Josh is a person that sets the standard. We all strive every day to be the best for our student- athletes and fans that will get Illinois to a position of sustained success #famILLy #ILL A letter from our leader to the Illini family. Read more 🔗: https://t.co/tiTBNcHJv1 #Illini #HTTO https://t.co/TyCpJM6ihc A letter from our leader to the Illini family. Read more 🔗: https://t.co/tiTBNcHJv1 #Illini #HTTO https://t.co/TyCpJM6ihc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1720162927238332737)  2023-11-02T19:36Z 248.3K followers, 36.7K engagements


"On the road #famILLy #ILL Maximum effort. #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/1JSJ3Veg4s Maximum effort. #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/1JSJ3Veg4s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1720417448816525607)  2023-11-03T12:27Z 248.3K followers, 19.8K engagements


"#famILLy #ILL What a win for @IlliniFootball. 🤩 https://t.co/FWhLngJLCA What a win for @IlliniFootball. 🤩 https://t.co/FWhLngJLCA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1720973581683749063)  2023-11-05T01:17Z 248.3K followers, 32.2K engagements


"#famILLy #ILL The Play. #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/LDIjX9LXul The Play. #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/LDIjX9LXul"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1720976014401003804)  2023-11-05T01:27Z 248.3K followers, 34.2K engagements

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