Illinois Football

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 30: Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) 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: Grading the Illini offense for the 2019 season

Illinois Football: Continued Illini improvement is evident

Illinois Football: 5 graduate transfer options for the Illini in 2020

Illinois Football: Illini showing interest in transfer Noah Jones

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 02: The Illinois Fighting Illini helmet on the field after a win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini match up against a tough Cal team in the Redbox Bowl

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 13: An Illinois football Helmut rests on a post during a Big Ten Conference college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 13, 2018, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. Purdue won, 46-7. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini landing Samari Collier is huge for multiple reasons

EAST HARTFORD, CT - SEPTEMBER 07: Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) avoids UConn Huskies defensive back Tyler Coyle (25) during the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UConn Huskies played on September 07, 2019 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, CT. (Photo by Steve Nurenberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: No need to panic from the Illini loss to Northwestern

IOWA CITY, IOWA- NOVEMBER 23: Running back Dre Brown #25 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs up the field during the first half past linebacker Djimon Colbert #31 on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Good and bad from Illini first half against Northwestern

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 03: An Illini cheerleader celebrates a touchdown by carrying the Block I flag down the sidelines during a Big Ten Conference football game on November 3, 2018, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: What to expect from Northwestern on Saturday

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) attempts a pass against Connecticut at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Illinois won, 31-23. (Brad Horrigan/Hartford Courant/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini to be without Brandon Peters against Northwestern

CHAMPAIGN, IL. - SEPTEMBER 14: Illinois Head Football Coach Lovie Smith watches his team play during a non-conference college football game between the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Illinois Fighting Illini on September 14, 2019, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Predicting the Illini and Big Ten bowl games for 2019

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 10: Running back Dre Brown #25 of the Illinois Fighting Illini scores in the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Could Dre Brown be returning to the Illini in 2020

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 09: Illinois linebacker Dele Harding (9) hugs defensive lineman Kenyon Jackson (95) 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: Thank you Illini players who have stayed committed

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 01: Wide receiver Gabriel Davis #13 of the UCF Knights catches a 32-yard touchdown pass over cornerback Mannie Netherly #28 of the LSU Tigers during the second quarter of the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl between LSU and Central Florida at State Farm Stadium on January 01, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Mannie Netherly would make an impact on the Illini

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: Winning the turnover battle has been huge for the Illini

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: Fans rush the field following a 24-23 win of Wisconsin after 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: An Illini bowl appearance is a real possibility

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: Stanley Green #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates with fans after the 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: Magnitude of Illini beating Wisconsin is unmatched

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 12: Matt Robinson #12 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs the ball during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini QB Matt Robinson impresses in first start

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: A general view of Illinois Fighting Illini fans tailgating 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: Some Illini fans are ready for Isaiah Williams

Illinois Football: It is time for the Illini to transition to Isaiah Williams

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: What to make of the Illini right now

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 03: Illinois Fighting Illini running back Reggie Corbin (2) carries the ball in the first quarter during a Big Ten Conference football game on November 3, 2018, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Can the Illini replicate their Minnesota win from 2018?

EAST HARTFORD, CT - SEPTEMBER 07: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith during the game between the UConn Huskies and the Illinois Fighting Illini on September 7, 2019 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT. (Photo by Williams Paul/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Deciding who the Illini should redshirt in 2019

EAST HARTFORD, CT - SEPTEMBER 07: Illinois Fighting Illini Oluwole Betiku Jr. (47) comes up with a fumble recovery during the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UConn Huskies played on September 07, 2019 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, CT. (Photo by Steve Nurenberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini in a must-win situation with Minnesota

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) attempts a pass against Connecticut at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Illinois won, 31-23. (Brad Horrigan/Hartford Courant/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Pass/fail evaluation of Illini QB Brandon Peters

PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 06: Illinois Fighting Illini running back Reggie Corbin (2) runs and scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the College Football Game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 6, 2018, at HighPoint.Com Stadium in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini fans need to appreciate what we are seeing with Reggie Corbin

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet is seen on the sidelines during the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Evaluating the Illini through week four

CHAMPAIGN, IL. - SEPTEMBER 14: Illinois running back reggie Corbin (2) funs the ball during a non-conference college football game between the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Illinois Fighting Illini on September 14, 2019, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Projected Illini depth chart against Nebraska