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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: Projected Illini depth chart on defense for 2020

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 6, 2020

Illinois Football: Illini lose wide receiver Edwin Carter to transfer portal

Collin Allen

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Oct 1, 2020

Illinois Football: 2020 vs 2007 Illini quarterback comparison

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 29, 2020

Illinois Football: Brandon Peters will “benefit the most” from 2020 season

Collin Allen

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Sep 24, 2020

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: Illini mend depth issues with Tony Adams to safety

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 23, 2020

IOWA CITY, IOWA- NOVEMBER 23: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini before the match-up against the Iowa Hawkeyes, on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Top 5 Illini wins in the Lovie Smith era

Jalen Wilson

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Sep 22, 2020

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Brandon Peters #18 of the Illinois Fighting Illini warms up prior to the start of the RedBox Bowl game against the California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Projected Illini depth chart on offense for 2020

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 21, 2020

IOWA CITY, IA. - NOVEMBER 23: The Illinois block I flag as seen during a Big Ten Conference college football game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Iowa Hawkeyes on November 23, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA. Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Updated 2020 Illini schedule released

Collin Allen

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Sep 19, 2020

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: 5 Illini players who benefit the most from a fall season

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 16, 2020

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: Big Ten votes to play ball, Illini are back

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 16, 2020

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

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 10, 2020

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - APRIL 14: Brian Hightower #7 catches the ball while being defended by DJ Ivey #8 of the Miami Hurricanes during the spring game on April 14, 2018 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** DJ Ivey;Brian Hightower

Illinois Football: 3 reasons Brian Hightower being eligible is important

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 6, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: Mike Epstein #26 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dives into the end zone to score during the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Kent State 31-24. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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

David Carey

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Aug 23, 2020

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: A look at the current Illini quarterback situation

Collin Allen

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Aug 22, 2020

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

Collin Allen

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Aug 21, 2020

Illinois Football: Illini parents seek answers with letter

Collin Allen

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Aug 19, 2020

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?

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 16, 2020

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

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 12, 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

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 11, 2020

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

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 10, 2020

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

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 10, 2020

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

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 10, 2020

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

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 8, 2020

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

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 7, 2020

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

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 6, 2020

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

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 5, 2020

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

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 5, 2020

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 31, 2020

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