Jan 30, 2025 · Neu joins the Illini with 23 years of coaching experience, including the last nine season as head coach at Ball State, and stops in the NFL and arena leagues. "We are excited to bring Mike and his family to Illinois," said Bielema. "Mike is an experienced coach with 15 seasons as a head coach, first in the arena leagues then in college football.

Coaching veteran Mike Neu is in his first season as Illinois' senior offensive assistant in 2025. Neu joined the Illini with 23 years of coaching experience, including nine season as head coach at Ball State, and stops in the NFL and arena leagues.

Jan 29, 2025 · Former Ball State head coach Mike Neu will join the 2025 Illinois football staff as a senior offensive a nalyst.Neu coached nine seasons at Ball State and spent two years in the NFL as the New Orleans Saints quarterback coach.. Neu’s ability to create an exciting offense and his experience in quarterback coaching should help head coach Bret Bielema have yet another successful offense in 2025.

Jan 30, 2025 · CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Former Ball State coach Mike Neu has joined Illinois’ staff as a senior offensive assistant. Illinois coach Bret Bielema announced the hire Thursday. Neu went 40-63 at Ball State from 2016-24. He was fired in November, when Ball State had a 3-7 record with two games remaining in its season.

Jan 30, 2025 · CHAMPAIGN — Former Ball State football coach Mike Neu has joined Illinois’ staff as a senior offensive assistant. Illinois coach Bret Bielema announced the hire Thursday. Neu went 40-63 at...

Jan 30, 2025 · Mike Neu, previously the head coach at Ball State, has been hired by coach Bret Bielema at Illinois to fill the position of senior offensive analyst, the program announced Thursday.

Jan 30, 2025 · CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Former Ball State coach Mike Neu has joined Illinois’ staff as a senior offensive assistant. Illinois coach Bret Bielema announced the hire Thursday.

Jan 30, 2025 · CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Former Ball State coach Mike Neu has joined Illinois' staff as a senior offensive assistant. Neu went 40-63 at Ball State from 2016-24. He was fired in November when Ball...

Jan 29, 2025 · Illinois is hiring former Ball State head coach Mike Neu as a senior offensive assistant, ESPN's Pete Thamel reports Neu was the head coach at Ball State from 2016-2025 and went 40-63 during...

Illinois (2025-present) Senior Offensive Assistant; ... Michael David Neu (born December 29, 1970) is an American football coach and former quarterback. He was the head coach of the Ball State Cardinals from 2016–2024. He played college …