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Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) attempts a pass against Connecticut at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Illinois won, 31-23. (Brad Horrigan/Hartford Courant/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini to be without Brandon Peters against Northwestern

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 30, 2019

Illinois Football: Predicting the Illini and Big Ten bowl games for 2019

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 26, 2019

Illinois Football: Could Dre Brown be returning to the Illini in 2020

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 26, 2019

Illinois Football: Thank you Illini players who have stayed committed

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 13, 2019

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 01: Wide receiver Gabriel Davis #13 of the UCF Knights catches a 32-yard touchdown pass over cornerback Mannie Netherly #28 of the LSU Tigers during the second quarter of the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl between LSU and Central Florida at State Farm Stadium on January 01, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Mannie Netherly would make an impact on the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 8, 2019

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: Winning the turnover battle has been huge for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 26, 2019

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: An Illini bowl appearance is a real possibility

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 22, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: Stanley Green #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates with fans after the 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: Magnitude of Illini beating Wisconsin is unmatched

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 20, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 12: Matt Robinson #12 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs the ball during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini QB Matt Robinson impresses in first start

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 14, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: A general view of Illinois Fighting Illini fans tailgating 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: Some Illini fans are ready for Isaiah Williams

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 8, 2019

Illinois Football: It is time for the Illini to transition to Isaiah Williams

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 7, 2019

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini walks on the field before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: What to make of the Illini right now

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 7, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 03: Illinois Fighting Illini running back Reggie Corbin (2) carries the ball in the first quarter 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: Can the Illini replicate their Minnesota win from 2018?

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 30, 2019

EAST HARTFORD, CT - SEPTEMBER 07: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith during the game between the UConn Huskies and the Illinois Fighting Illini on September 7, 2019 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT. (Photo by Williams Paul/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Deciding who the Illini should redshirt in 2019

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 30, 2019

EAST HARTFORD, CT - SEPTEMBER 07: Illinois Fighting Illini Oluwole Betiku Jr. (47) comes up with a fumble recovery during the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UConn Huskies played on September 07, 2019 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, CT. (Photo by Steve Nurenberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini in a must-win situation with Minnesota

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 30, 2019

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) attempts a pass against Connecticut at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Illinois won, 31-23. (Brad Horrigan/Hartford Courant/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Pass/fail evaluation of Illini QB Brandon Peters

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 29, 2019

PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 06: Illinois Fighting Illini running back Reggie Corbin (2) runs and scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the College Football Game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 6, 2018, at HighPoint.Com Stadium in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini fans need to appreciate what we are seeing with Reggie Corbin

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 28, 2019

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: Evaluating the Illini through week four

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 23, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL. - SEPTEMBER 14: Illinois running back reggie Corbin (2) funs the ball during a non-conference college football game between the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Illinois Fighting Illini on September 14, 2019, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Projected Illini depth chart against Nebraska

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 20, 2019

New York Giants guard David Diehl (66) talks with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) quarter in their NFC Championship game against the New Yorl Giants at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./Sacramento Bee/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Former Illini David Diehl questions Eli Manning benching

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 18, 2019

EAST HARTFORD, CT - SEPTEMBER 07: Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe (9) reaches over the goal line for a touchdown against UConn Huskies defensive back Diamond Harrell (3) during the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UConn Huskies played on September 07, 2019 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, CT. (Photo by Steve Nurenberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Wins are still there for the Illini in 2019

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 16, 2019

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 07: Kavosiey Smoke #20 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs with the ball against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Commonwealth Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Breakdown of the Eastern Michigan defense

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 13, 2019

MONTGOMERY, AL - DECEMBER 15: Mike Glass III #9 of the Eastern Michigan Eagles throws the ball during the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl against the Georgia Southern Eagles on December 15, 2018 in Montgomery, Alabama. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Breakdown of the Eastern Michigan offense

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 12, 2019

EAST HARTFORD, CT - SEPTEMBER 07: Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe (9) reacts to a call during the game between the UConn Huskies and the Illinois Fighting Illini on September 7, 2019 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT. (Photo by Williams Paul/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Projected Illini depth chart against Eastern Michigan

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 10, 2019

COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 27: An Illinois Fighting Illini football helmet during a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Capitol One Field at Maryland Stadium on October 27, 2018 at College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Illinois Football: Wole Betiku has helped Illini to hot start

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 9, 2019

EAST HARTFORD, CT - SEPTEMBER 07: Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) goes for the pass during the game between the UConn Huskies and the Illinois Fighting Illini on September 7, 2019 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT. (Photo by Williams Paul/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini quarterback Brandon Peters is in rarefied air

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 9, 2019

EAST HARTFORD, CT - NOVEMBER 10: SMU Mustangs running back Ke'Mon Freeman (2) looks to run while defended by UConn Huskies linebacker Omar Fortt (27) during the game between the UConn Huskies and the SMU Mustangs on November 10, 2018 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT (Photo by Williams Paul/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Breakdown of the UConn Huskies defense

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 6, 2019

UConn Huskies quarterback Mike Beaudry (12) drops back to pass against Wagner on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. (Brad Horrigan/Hartford Courant/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Breakdown of the UConn Huskies offense

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 5, 2019

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