Illinois Football

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: Tyler Strain ready to bring a little Prime Time to the Illini

Illinois Football: Illini MVP in the win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Illinois Football: It is simple, Isaiah Williams should start for the Illini

Illinois Football: Illini commit Brody Wisecarver ready to sign early

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith during the fourth quarter against the California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Who should start at QB for Illini vs. Nebraska?

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: Samari Collier reconfirms commitment to the Illini

PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 14: Khmari Thompson #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini Nike cleats are shown alongside his 'Black Lives Matter' message on his helmet before the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium on November 14, 2020 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Illinois defeated Rutgers 23-20. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Josh Kreutz is “fully committed” to the Illini

Nov 14, 2020; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Isaiah Williams (1) throws a pass to tight end Luke Ford (82) as Rutgers Scarlet Knights linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi (3) defends during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Isaiah Williams snags Freshman of the Week honors

Nov 14, 2020; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini place kicker James McCourt (17) celebrates his game winning field goal against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: James McCourt earns Special Teams Player of the Week

Nov 7, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Mike Epstein (26) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Setting Illini expectations for the final 4 games

Nov 14, 2020; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith walks on the field during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 4 observations from the Illini win over Rutgers

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 31: Coran Taylor #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks to pass the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 31, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Why Rutgers is a must-win for the Illini

Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Owen Carney Jr. (99) sacks Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Rutgers offense a promising matchup for Illini defense

Nov 7, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith (R) looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 3 keys for the Illini to beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

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: Preview of the 2020 Rutgers defense

Nov 7, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Coran Taylor (7) runs the ball against Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin (55) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 3 observations from the Illini loss to Minnesota

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith during the fourth quarter against the California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Still no starting quarterback named for the Illini

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: 3 keys for the Illini to beat Minnesota

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: How the Illini fared on election years since 1976

Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini punter Blake Hayes (14) celebrates his touchdown with running back Chase Brown (2) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 3 reasons Minnesota is a must-win for the Illini

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 MVP against the Purdue Boilermakers

Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith (right, top) is seen during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 3 observations from the Illini loss to Purdue

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 commit Samari Collier has another big night

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: 3 keys for the Illini to beat the Purdue Boilermakers

Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) dives but misses Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) during the first quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.Cfb Purdue Vs Illinois

Illinois Football: Bounce back opportunity for Illini against Purdue’s defense

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 02: Nate Hobbs #8 of the Illinois Fighting Illini returns a fumble for a touchdown during the third quarter in the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini will have tough test against the Purdue offense

Oct 23, 2020; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) is tackled by Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Tarique Barnes (44) during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Pro Football Focus gives Tarique Barnes high grade

Oct 23, 2020; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe (9) is tackled by Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Leo Chenal (45) during the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 3 adjustments for the Illini after Wisconsin loss