Former Wisconsin DC Jim Leonhard joins Illinois as senior defensive analyst

Leonhard was passed over for Wisconsin's permanent head coach job and left the program.
Leonhard has extensive college football experience, especially as Wisconsin's defensive coordinator.
Leonhard has a prior connection with Illinois head coach Bret Bielema from their Wisconsin days.
Leonhard can provide defensive expertise and development for the Illinois coaching staff.
Leonhard opted to join Illinois despite an offer to stay at Wisconsin under new head coach Luke Fickell.