Illinois Football

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 09: Members of Illinois football team pick coach Lovie Smith up on their shoulders following 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 observations from the Illini’s 2019 season

Illinois Football: Illini receive commitment from Josh Kreutz

Illinois Football: 2021’s Kalen Villanueva commits to Illini

Illinois Football: Illini receive commitment from DD Snyder

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 31: Interim head coach Vic Koenning of the Illinois Fighting Illini hands the trophy to Nathan Scheelhaase #2 after they beat the UCLA Bruins in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park on December 31, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Former Illini DC Vic Koenning placed on leave

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: A general stock view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern Wildcats on November 24, 2018, at Ryan Field in Evanston, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini receive commitment from Joriell Washington

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 29: An Illinois Fighting Illini flag is seen in the tailgating lot before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on September 29, 2017 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 2021 athlete Theodore Lockley commits to Illini

Illinois Football: Illini receive commitment from 2021 ILB Dylan Rosiek

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 09: Illinois head coach Lovie Smith watches his team warm up prior to 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 Illini players who didn’t need spring practice

MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 15: Christian Bell #55 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts during the game against the BYU Cougars at Camp Randall Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. BYU won 24-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Christian Bell backs away from Illini commitment

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: Illinois (WR) Josh Imatorbhebhe (9) catches a touchdown during a college football game between the Wisconsin Badgers and Illinois Fighting Illini on October 19, 2019 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini roster ready for shortened offseason

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: A general stock view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern Wildcats on November 24, 2018, at Ryan Field in Evanston, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini hit home run with Brody Wisecarver commitment

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: Daniel Edwards adds to Illini class of 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet 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: Illini land 2021’s Sedarius McConnell from Georgia

STARKVILLE, MS - OCTOBER 19: Justin Jefferson #2 of the LSU Tigers runs the ball and stiff arms Jarrian Jones #2 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Starkville, Mississippi. The Tigers defeated the Bulldogs 36-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Former Illini target Jarrian Jones is transferring

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: Illini heading into 2020 with a top offensive line

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 02: The Illinois Fighting Illini helmet on the field 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 building momentum in the recruiting market

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 07: Chinedu Udeogu #91 of the California Golden Bears leaves the field after a weather delay during the game against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Chinedu Udeogu picks Illini as landing spot

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: Transfer TreSean Smith commits to the Illini

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: Illini receive commitment from LB Trevor Moffitt

WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - OCTOBER 26: Tony Adams #6 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs with the football 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: 3 Illini players who could have a breakout 2020 season

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini walks on the field before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 3 reasons to not worry about the Illini class of 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 17: Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Kendrick Green (55) lines up next to Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Doug Kramer (65) before the ball is snapped during the Big Ten Conference college football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 17, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini don Mel Kiper’s top 5 at each position

CHAMPAIGN, IL. - NOVEMBER 30: The Fighting Illini take the field before a Big Ten Conference college football game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the IIllinois Fighting Illini on November 30, 2019, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Prince Green motivated to make impact on Illini

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: Top 3 areas for the Illini to address in the class of 2021

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 02: The Illinois Fighting Illini helmet on the field 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 land Mississippi State transfer Brevyn Jones

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - APRIL 14: Brian Hightower #7 makes a one handed catch for a touchdown behind Jhavonte Dean #6 of the Miami Hurricanes on April 14, 2017 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Miami transfer Brian Hightower commits to Illini

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: Experienced Illini offense is set up to win now