State News Fighting Illini prepare for first game with new head coach WCBU | By Jeff Bossert Published August 31, 2015 at 7:26 AM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 0:54 Fighting Illini Bill Cubit is the new interim head coach at the University of Illinois. As Illinois’ football team looks to adjust to a new head coach, they’re focused on their first opponent Friday. Illinois Public Radio's Jeff Bossert has more: