Illinois Football

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

Illinois Football: Illini game-by-game predictions for the 2018 season

Illinois Football: Illini quarterback situation is taking shape

Illinois Football: Illini WR Malik Turner trying to make name in the NFL

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 02: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith looks on during the game between the Ball State Cardinals and the Illinois Fighting Illini on September 2, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 5 storylines to begin Illini training camp

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 09: An Illini cheerleader carries the Block I flag across the field after a touchdown 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 commit Seth Coleman explains his decision

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 add Seth Coleman to the class of 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 25: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith looks on during the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern Wildcats on November 25, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini fans shouldn’t forget what Lovie Smith inherited

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 24: Illinois Football head coach Lovie Smith takes questions during the Big 10 Football Media Days on July 24, 2017 at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Notes of Lovie Smith’s Big Ten Football Media Day 2018

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 04: Louis Dorsey

Illinois Football: Illini TE Louis Dorsey earns John Mackey watch list

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: Marquez Beason is a strong Illini commit despite doubters

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 28: Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Garret Dooley (5) passes rushes against Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Larry Boyd (76) during the game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 28, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: If reports are true, who replaces Larry Boyd for the Illini?

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 04: Ricky Smalling

Building the Illinois football program: Wide Receivers

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Running back Mike Epstein

Illinois Football: What to expect out of Mike Epstein in year 2

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: Buckle up national media, Lovie Smith is here to stay

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)

Building the Illinois football program: Running Backs

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: Projected floor and ceiling for the Illini recruits in year one

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: Potential Illini wide receiver depth chart in 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 25: Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Cam Thomas (10) looks to pass the football during the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern Wildcats on November 25, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Building the Illinois football program: Quarterbacks

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 18: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith looks at the scoreboard during game action between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Ohio State Buckeyes (8) on November 18, 2017 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Illinois 52-14. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini need to accompany winning with recruiting success

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: Isaiah Williams to Marquez Beason is a natural connection

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 25: Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald and Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith discuss before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern Wildcats on November 25, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini rivalry with Northwestern is getting a shot in the arm

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: Dominic Stampley’s hard work is paying off

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 25: Cam Thomas

Illinois Football: Athlon Sports nailed it with the Illini QB situation

CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 19: Josh Ferguson

Illinois Football: Ranking the last 10 Illini recruiting classes

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 29: Illinois Fighting Illini fans are seen in the tailgating area 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: Illini commit Bryce Childress is ready to win in Champaign

IOWA CITY, IOWA- OCTOBER 07: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini before the match-up against the Iowa Hawkeyes on October 7, 2017 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: The era of bad recruiting is over for the Illini

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 04: Ricky Smalling

Illinois Football: Illini wide receiver depth improving with every class