Illinois Football

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 10: Offensive lineman Doug Kramer #65 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks over the line against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: A thank you letter to the Illini seniors

Illinois Football: 4 assets Bret Bielema will bring the Illini

Illinois Football: Illini set to hire Bret Bielema as their next head coach

Illinois Football: Is Lance Leipold right for the Illini; the verdict is in

Nov 2, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe (9) celebrates his touchdown during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini WR Josh Imatorbhebhe enters 2021 NFL Draft

COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 27: Illinois Fighting Illini on the field before a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Capitol One Field at Maryland Stadium on October 27, 2018 at College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 guard Brody Wisecarver

Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A general wide view of fan cutouts during the second half during a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini acat Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 cornerback Daniel Edwards

Oct 12, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sits on the field as players stretch before the start of the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Allio-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 quarterback Samari Collier

Sep 14, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Mike Epstein (26) and his teammates pat a memorial of Harold E. "Red" Grange prior to the first half against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 4 head coaches best suited for the Illini job

Oct 19, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; The Marching Illini and Illinois Fighting Illini student section celebrate a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 wide receiver Prince Green

Nov 2, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; A fly over is seen during the national anthem prior to the first half of a game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 safety DD Snyder

Dec 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini kicker James McCourt (17) kicks an extra point against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 guard Zachary Barlev

Oct 19, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Fans rush the field after the Illinois Fighting Illini's victory over the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 center Josh Kreutz

Nov 28, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The exterior of Memorial Stadium is seen. Due to COVID-19 concerns a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Ohio State Buckeyes has been cancelled. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 cornerback Tyler Strain

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini run out of the tunnel before the game against the California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 defensive end Sedarius McConnell

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; General view of the Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during the second quarter against California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 wide receiver Patrick Bryant

Dec 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A general view during the first half in a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini sign class of 2021 linebacker Dylan Rosiek

Dec 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A general view during the first half in a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Top 5 options to be the Illini head coach 1.0

Nov 7, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith shakes hands with Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P. J. Fleck after the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini make much needed change, fire Lovie Smith

Dec 12, 2020; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats tight end Charlie Mangieri (89) catches a touchdown pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 4 observations from the Illini loss to Northwestern

Sep 14, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Mike Epstein (26) and his teammates pat a memorial of Harold E. "Red" Grange prior to the first half against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 4 ways the Illini can beat the Northwestern Wildcats

Nov 21, 2020; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback quarterback Brandon Peters throws during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: A final decision on the Illini quarterback situation

Dec 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini tight end Daniel Barker (87) celebrates his touchdown with punter Blake Hayes (14) and running back Chase Brown (2) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 3 observations from the Illini loss to Iowa

Nov 21, 2020; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Love Smith looks toward the scoreboard during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 6 transfers the Illini should pursue for 2021

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 18: Blake Hayes #14 of the Illinois Fighting Illini gets the punt off as Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes attempts to block the kick during the first quarter on November 18, 2017 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Illinois 52-14. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini punter Blake Hayes lands on the Pat McAfee Show

Nov 21, 2020; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Jake Hansen (35) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 4 observations from the Illini win over Nebraska

PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 14: Devon Witherspoon #31 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates his interception against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with teammate Khalan Tolson #45, Jartavius Martin #21 and Nate Hobbs #8 during the fourth quarter at SHI Stadium on November 14, 2020 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Illinois defeated Rutgers 23-20. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Mid-season grades for the Illini defense

PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 14: Roderick Perry II #96 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on from the sideline against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the third quarter at SHI Stadium on November 14, 2020 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Illinois defeated Rutgers 23-20. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 4 ways the Illini can beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers