Illinois Football

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: Illini fan expectations for the Penn State game

Big Ten Football: Week three power rankings for 2018

Illinois Football: Illini offense finding the recipe for success

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini loss to South Florida

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 09: Illinois running back Mike Epstein (26) runs the ball during a non-conference college football game between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini, September 09, 2017, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. Illinois won, 20-7. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini offense has developed a dynamic running attack

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: 5 things the Illini need to do to beat South Florida

MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 08: A detailed view of the Big 10 yard marker during a game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the New Mexico Lobos at Camp Randall Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin defeated New Mexico 45-14. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Big Ten Football: Week two power rankings for 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini and members of the Illinois Fighting Illini sing the school alma mater following 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: Assessment of the Illini through two games

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: AJ Bush #1 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. Illinois defeated Kent State 31-24. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the win over Western Illinois

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 21: Head coach Lovie Smith 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: Illini getting a massive steal with Kyron Cumby

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: How Illini class of 2019 fared on Friday night

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen 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: Illini commit Marquez Beason “I can’t wait to join them”

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: Breakdown of the Western Illinois offense

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: Mike Dudek #18 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs the ball as Juantez McRae #25 of the Kent State Golden Flashes pursues at Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Kent State 31-24. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the win over Kent State

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: AJ Bush #1 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. Illinois defeated Kent State 31-24. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini gel in second half to beat Kent State

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 05: Fans wave the 'Hail to the Orange' flag over Dad's day as the Illinois Fighting Illini take on the Michigan State Spartans during the Big Ten Conference game on November 5, 2016, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini commit Fabian McCray getting national media love

AKRON, OH - NOVEMBER 21: Kent State Golden Flashes helmets on the turf during the fourth quarter of the college football game between the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Akron Zips on November 21, 2017, at Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, OH. Akron defeated Kent State 24-14 to win the MAC East Division and advance to the MAC Championship game. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Breakdown of the Kent State defense

AKRON, OH - NOVEMBER 21: Kent State Golden Flashes quarterback Dustin Crum (14) runs the football during the third quarter of the college football game between the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Akron Zips on November 21, 2017, at Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, OH. Akron defeated Kent State 24-14 to win the MAC East Division and advance to the MAC Championship game. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Breakdown of the Kent State offense

Illinois Football: How the Big Ten will shake out for the Illini

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: General view of a Illinois Fighting Illini helmet seen during the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 5 Illini freshmen who will make the biggest impact in 2018

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 26: Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Clayton Fejedelem (42) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on November 26th, 2017 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Clayton Fejedelem continues to impress with the Bengals

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 09: Illinois running back Mike Epstein (26) runs the ball during a non-conference college football game between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini, September 09, 2017, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. Illinois won, 20-7. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Confidence is high in the Illini offense for 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 05: Fans wave the 'Hail to the Orange' flag over Dad's day as the Illinois Fighting Illini take on the Michigan State Spartans during the Big Ten Conference game on November 5, 2016, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Marquez Beason and Isaiah Williams don new Rivals 100

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: General view of a Illinois Fighting Illini helmet seen during the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Key stats addressed in the offseason for the Illini

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: Illini improving in many areas on the field

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Defensive back coach Donnie Abraham talks to a player during the college football game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the USF Bulls on September 15, 2017, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Who replaces Donnie Abraham for the Illini

09 September 2016: Illinois Fighting Illini Linebacker Justice Williams signals that his team recovered a fumble during the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/ICON Sportswire)

Illinois Football: Illini wide receiver depth is building

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: A new name emerges for the Illini QB job