{
  "id": 10311867,
  "title": "Bobby Hauck Under Fire, Out at Illinois After Ohio State Embarrassment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/bobby-hauck-under-fire-out-at-illinois-after-ohio-state-embarrassment",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T23:04:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/bobby-hauck-under-fire-out-at-illinois-after-ohio-state-embarrassment-12494608"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bobby Hauck, the defensive coordinator for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini, has been forced out following a recent loss to Ohio State. The Illinois team had been optimistic heading into the matchup, but that optimism quickly faded once Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State's star wide receiver, dominated the game. Smith amassed 12 catches for 217 yards and four touchdowns, a performance that set a new record for the most receptions, yards, and touchdowns in a single game by a Buckeye. The Illini suffered a 2-2 season record after the loss, prompting the team to part ways with Hauck just four games into the season. Head coach Bret Bielema confirmed the decision, stating that Hauck and Bielema agreed that a change in leadership was necessary for the defense's well-being. Hauck, a highly accomplished former head coach for Montana and UNLV, joined the Illini in February 2026, despite his previous success, as a defensive coordinator. The staggering turnover of Hauck raises questions about the team's performance and the expectations placed on him during his short tenure.",
  "summary": "Illinois fired defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck just four games into the season, one day after a blowout loss to Ohio State.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}