Illinois Parts Ways With Head Coach Bobby Hauck After Four Games

Missoula, MT, September 27, 2026 —

The University of Illinois has made a change in its head coaching position, announcing it has parted ways with Bobby Hauck. The decision comes after Hauck had coached the team for only four games during the current season.

Details regarding the circumstances or specific reasons for the departure were not immediately available. Hauck, who previously served as the head coach for the University of Montana (UM), was appointed to lead the Illinois program. However, his tenure has been cut short, concluding after less than a month of play this season.

Information concerning the terms of Hauck’s contract, any potential severance packages, or the timeline for appointing an interim or permanent replacement was not disclosed at the time of this report. The athletic department has not yet provided further commentary on the transition.

This development marks a significant and swift change in leadership for the Illinois program. The team’s performance during these initial four games has not been detailed.

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