Illinois Football

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 09: Illinois head coach Lovie Smith signals for a touchdown after his team takes the lead during a college football game between the Michigan State Spartans and Illinois Fighting Illini on November 9, 2019 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI. (Photo by Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 3 players looking to rebound from the 2019 season

Illinois Football: 3 reasons Brian Hightower being eligible is important

Illinois Football: A look at the current Illini running back situation

Illinois Football: A look at the current Illini quarterback situation

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 13: Illinois Fighting Illini helmets sit on the sidelines as players warm up for the Big Ten Conference college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 13, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 3 Illini who deserved to make Reese’s Top-250 list

Illinois Football: Illini parents seek answers with letter

WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - OCTOBER 26: Tony Adams #6 of the Illinois Fighting Illini scores a touchdown after his interception in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 26, 2019 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Can the Illini replicate the defensive touchdowns?

Illinois Football: Should the Illini look for a different conference in 2020?

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: Illinois Fighting Illini fans cheer during a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Wisconsin 24-23. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini won’t be playing in 2020 and it is depressing

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: General view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2013 in Champaign, Illinois. Wisconsin defeated Illinois 56-32. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini land big-time wide receiver Chevy Brenson

Illinois Football: Report says Big Ten is cancelling the 2020 season

CHAMPAIGN, IL. - NOVEMBER 02: Members of the Illinois Fighting Illini enter the field before a Big Ten Conference football game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 02, 2019, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini offensive line gets stronger with Josh Gesky pledge

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 13: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sits on top of a dryer on the sidelines during the Big Ten Conference college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 13, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 5 Illini freshmen who will make the biggest impact

TALLAHASSEE, FL - OCTOBER 21: Runningback Jacques Patrick #9 of the Florida State Seminoles is tackled by Safety TreSean Smith #4 of the Louisville Cardinals during the game at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on October 21, 2017 in Tallahassee, Florida. Louisville defeated Florida State 31 to 28. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Grad transfer TreSean Smith backs away from Illini pledge

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 29: NCAA President Dr. Mark Emmert speaks to the media during media day for the 2018 Men's NCAA Final Four at the Alamodome on March 29, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: NCAA president Mark Emmert talks COVID-19 measures

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 2020 schedule released for the Illini

CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 19: Geronimo Allison #8 of the Illinois Fighting Illini makes as leaping catch as M.J. Stewart #6 of the North Carolina Tar Heels defends during their game at Kenan Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Former Illini Geronimo Allison opting out of NFL season

Illinois Football: Roderick Perry brings depth to the Illini defensive line

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 02: Daniel Imatorbhebhe #88 of the USC Trojans handles the ball against the Western Michigan Broncos in a Trojan 49-31 win at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Daniel Imatorbhebhe should make instant impact on Illini

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: Ricky Smalling #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks to turn up field as Dicaprio Bootle #23 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers looks to make the stop during the second half at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: How the Ricky Smalling departure affects the Illini

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: General view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2013 in Champaign, Illinois. Wisconsin defeated Illinois 56-32. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Impact of Theodore Lockley decommitting from Illini

CHAMPAIGN, IL. - NOVEMBER 02: Illinois head football coach Lovie Smith watches his team warm up before a Big Ten Conference football game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 02, 2019, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Zachary Barlev flips commitment to Illini

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 17: An Illinois football Helmut as seen during a Big Ten Conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 17, 2018, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini receive commitment from Tyler Strain

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 09: Illinois head coach Lovie Smith signals for a touchdown after his team takes the lead during a college football game between the Michigan State Spartans and Illinois Fighting Illini on November 9, 2019 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI. (Photo by Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Red zone defense proved clutch for Illini in 2019

5 reasons to have Big Ten football played in the spring

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 13: Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Alex Palczewski (63) works against Purdue Boilermakers defensive tackle Anthony Watts (44) during the Big Ten Conference college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 13, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Multiple Illini don Outland Trophy preseason watch list

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 17: An Illinois football Helmut as seen during a Big Ten Conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 17, 2018, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini land former Missouri wide receiver Khmari Thompson

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 30: Illinois Fighting Illini center Kendrick Green (53) during the Redbox Bowl between the California Golden Bears and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 7 Illini don Phil Steele All-Big Ten teams