Illinois Football

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 26: Members of the llinois Fighting Illini band in the rain before the Zaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl on December 26, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: The offensive line has a mix of experience and size

Illinois Football or Chicago Bears, who wins more in 2017?

Illinois Football: Las Vegas underestimating Illini Nation

Illinois Football: What will Lovie Smith do without Dwayne Lawson?

LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 01: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks over the field against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska defeated Illinois 31-16. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois football success traces back to wide receiver recruiting

Oct 15, 2016; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith looks on during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini will be okay after Nation and McGriff transfer

Nov 5, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Jeff George Jr. (3) hands off to running back Kendrick Foster (22) during the third quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Areas of improvement for the offensive line

Illinois Football: Three dismissals will affect team for years

Nov 12, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini helmets during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 48-3. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Profile of the Illini starting defensive backs

Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; A detailed view of a football and pylon before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini offensive lineman Darta Lee arrested

Sep 10, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot (91) and defensive lineman Carroll Phillips (6) tackle North Carolina Tar Heels running back Elijah Hood (34) in the endzone for a safety during the 2nd quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: 6 Illini players have shot at an NFL career

Illinois Football: 5 players who could be selected in 2017 NFL Draft

Oct 8, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kendrick Foster (22) runs past Purdue Boilermakers defensive end Austin Larkin (45) as offensive lineman Joe Spencer (71) blocks defensive tackle Eddy Wilson (18) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Purdue beat Illinois in overtime 34 to 31. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini offensive line relying on young talent

Oct 31, 2015; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Mike Gesicki (88) goes airborne while being tackled by Illinois Fighting Illini safety James Crawford (5) during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: James Crawford is a chameleon on the football field

Nov 5, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kendrick Foster (22) defended by Michigan State Spartans linebacker Chris Frey (23) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Illinois beat Michigan State 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Kendrick Foster can put his stamp on Illini record book

Oct 22, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith on the sideline in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Lovie Smith passes evaluation after year one

Nov 12, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kendrick Foster (22) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 48-3. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Quick look at the 2017 schedule for the Illini

Oct 15, 2016; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Chayce Crouch (7) drops back to pass against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini quarterback situation is making me nervous

Sep 3, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Samuel Harlib (82) and Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Joe Spencer (71) celebrate with head coach Lovie Smith after the game against the Murray State Racers at Memorial Stadium. Illinois defeated Murray State 52 to 3. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Lovie Smith is Building Bridge to IMG Academy

Nov 20, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Arrelious Benn (17) gets helped by teammates after a big hit during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Lions won 26-19. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Arrelious Benn Re-Signs with Jacksonville Jaguars

Sep 3, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Football fans wearing shirts with a message honoring new Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith enjoy activities in Grange Grove before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Murray State Racers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Noticeable Differences for the Spring Practice Roster

Oct 15, 2016; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith looks on during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: History Shows Improvement for Lovie in Year Two

Oct 1, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Terrell Newby (34) runs against the Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Tr Watson (33) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 31-16. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Spring Practice Linebacker Depth Chart Breakdown

Oct 1, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith watches during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers Illinois Fighting Illini in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Class of 2017 Position Grades for the Illini

Nov 14, 2015; Champaign, IL, USA; A detailed view of the Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Spring Practice Defensive Line Depth Chart Breakdown

Illinois Football: Spring Practice Offensive Line Depth Chart Breakdown

Sep 3, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Football fans wearing shirts with a message honoring new Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith enjoy activities in Grange Grove before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Murray State Racers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Spring Practice Tight End Depth Chart Breakdown

Jan 21, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; West Team quarterback Wes Lunt (12) throws the ball as East Team defensive end Bryan Cox (94) defends during the first quarter of the East-West Shrine Game at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Former Illini Shine in East-West Shrine Game