Illinois Football

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini walks off the field and is met by athletic director Josh Whitman after losing to the Iowa Hawkeyes 63-0 at Memorial Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Quality continues to rise for Illini recruiting

Illinois Football: Illini quarterback depth chart in 2020 with CJ Dixon

Illinois Football: Illini offensive line depth chart with Phifer Griffin

Illinois Football: Illini roster gets a shakeup with departure of Hardge

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: Reggie Corbin #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs the ball 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: Reggie Corbin has exceeded all expectations

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini greets fans before the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 5 positions that need to improve with the class of 2020

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: Illini could use a two-headed monster in the backfield

MADISON, WI - NOVEMBER 18: Brandon Peters #18 of the Michigan Wolverines looks to pass during a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin won 24-10. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Brandon Peters is among the highest ranked Illini QBs

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Quarterback Brandon Peters #18 of the Michigan Wolverines controls the offense during the first quarter of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game against the South Carolina Gamecocks on January 1, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Projected Illini QB depth chart with Brandon Peters

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 26: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Josh McCown #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers watch the action on the sideline against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on October 26, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff McBride/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini HC Lovie Smith gets high praise from Josh McCown

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 03: Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Ricky Smalling (4) gets ready to score 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: An early look at the Illini offense in 2020

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 07: USC (17) Josh Imatorbhebhe (WR) looks on during a college football game between the Oregon State Beavers and the USC Trojans on October 7, 2017, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Grad transfer WR Josh Imatorbhebhe visiting Illini

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 15: Matt LaCosse #83 of the Denver Broncos carries the ball against the Cleveland Browns at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 15, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Matt LaCosse a projected starter for New England Patriots

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 17: The Fighting Illini take the field before 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: What Dalevon Campbell brings to the Illini

ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 08: Brandon Peters #18 of the Michigan Wolverines warms up prior to the game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Brandon Peters would be an interesting option for the Illini

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 building impressive depth at defensive end

Illinois Football: Calvin Avery’s time will come for the Illini

CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 19: Chunky Clements #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Kenan Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 48-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Chunky Clements signs with Indianapolis Colts

(Original Caption) Red Grange, (extreme right in front), leading his warriors to battle the University of Chicago was the scene at Memorial Stadium. In the front row and left to right are-- Bubbles Mittenwallner, Chuck Kassel, and Earl Britton. Illinois won.

Illinois Football: Illini Mount Rushmore for the football program

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: USC Trojans quarterback Matt Fink (19) during the college football game between the UNLV Rebels and the USC Trojans on September 01, 2018, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Matt Fink gives Illini flexibility at quarterback

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 24: Tommy Stevens #2 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes with the ball against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Beaver Stadium on November 24, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Getting Tommy Stevens would be a big move for the Illini

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: Illini lose crucial piece to 2020 recruiting class

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 21: Nick Allegretti #53 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on during the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on October 21, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Golden Gophers defeated the Fighting Illini 24-17. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Kansas City Chiefs got a great leader in Nick Allegretti

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 04: An Illinois football helmet sits on the field before the start of the Big Ten Conference game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Purdue Boilermakers on November 4, 2017, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: NCAA fails Illini TE Luke Ford as waiver is denied

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: M.J. Rivers II #8 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks to pass the ball during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Grading the Illini quarterback situation

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 24: Tommy Stevens #2 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes with the ball against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Beaver Stadium on November 24, 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Are the Illini in for another graduate transfer quarterback?

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: Illinois Fighting Illini fans cheer 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: Fans coming together to #FreeLukeFord

TUCSON, AZ - SEPTEMBER 29: USC Trojans wide receiver Trevon Sidney (13) warms up before the college football game between the USC Trojans and the Arizona Wildcats on September 29, 2018 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, AZ. USC defeated Arizona 24-20. (Photo by Carlos Herrera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Trevon Sidney gives stability to Illini WR corps