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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: Projected Illini depth chart against UConn

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Sep 3, 2019

Illinois Football: Illini RB Mike Epstein will come back stronger than before

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Sep 3, 2019

Illinois Football: Illini starters named for the Akron game

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Aug 31, 2019

Illinois Football: Defensive expectations for the Illini against Akron

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Aug 31, 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: Offensive expectations for the Illini against Akron

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Aug 31, 2019

AMES, IA - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Zeb Noland #4 of the Iowa State Cyclones throws under pressure from linebacker Brian Bell #10, and linebacker Josh Ward #8 of the Akron Zips in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 26-13 over the Akron Zips. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Breakdown of the Akron Zips defense

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Aug 29, 2019

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: An Illinois Fighting Illini flag is seen during a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern Wildcats on November 24, 2018, at Ryan Field in Evanston, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Game-by-game predictions for the 2019 season

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Aug 29, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 24: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts walks off the field following reports of his retirement from the NFL after the preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Former Illini weigh in on Andrew Luck’s retirement

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Aug 28, 2019

AKRON, OH - NOVEMBER 17: Akron Zips quarterback Kato Nelson (1) throws a pass as .Bowling Green Falcons defensive lineman Karl Brooks (17) applies pressure during the fourth quarter of the college football game between the Bowling Green Falcons and Akron Zips on November 17, 2018, at Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, OH.(Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Breakdown of the Akron Zips offense

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Aug 28, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: Doug Kramer #65 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 name team captains for the 2019 season

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Aug 27, 2019

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: Illinois Fighting Illini running back Reggie Corbin (2) runs the ball during a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern Wildcats on November 24, 2018, at Ryan Field in Evanston, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Projected Illini depth chart against Akron

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Aug 27, 2019

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 14: University of Miami defensive back Derrick Smith (25) tackles A-back Nathan Cottrell (31) during an NCAA football game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the University of Miami Hurricanes on October 14, 2017 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida. Miami defeated Georgia Tech 25-24. (Photo by Richard C. Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini pick up huge transfer in Derrick Smith

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Aug 24, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 13: An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sits 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: Weekly (8/23) update on 2020 Illini commits

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Aug 23, 2019

PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 06: Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Jake Hansen (35) during 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 getting the linebacker position right

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Aug 18, 2019

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: Lovie Smith talks about Illini QB situation

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Aug 7, 2019

PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 06: Reggie Corbin #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs in for a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at HighPoint.com Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Projected Illini offensive depth chart entering training camp

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Aug 2, 2019

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Jihad Ward #51 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates during the game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini still representing well in the NFL

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Jul 31, 2019

ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 08: Brandon Peters #18 of the Michigan Wolverines warms up prior to the game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: How Brandon Peters compares to Wes Lunt

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Jul 31, 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: 5 sleeper players for the Illini in 2019

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Jul 31, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini walks off the field and is met by athletic director Josh Whitman after losing to the Iowa Hawkeyes 63-0 at Memorial Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Quality continues to rise for Illini recruiting

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Jul 28, 2019

Illinois Football: Illini quarterback depth chart in 2020 with CJ Dixon

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Jul 28, 2019

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback AJ Bush Jr. #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini and offensive lineman Nick Allegretti #53 and offensive lineman Alex Palczewski #63 and offensive lineman Kendrick Green #55 and offensive lineman Vederian Lowe #79 lead the team on the field against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini offensive line depth chart with Phifer Griffin

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Jul 22, 2019

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback Adrian Martinez #2 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers attempts to escape the tackle of defensive back Ron Hardge III #23 of the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half at Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini roster gets a shakeup with departure of Hardge

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Jul 18, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 01: Reggie Corbin #2 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. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Reggie Corbin has exceeded all expectations

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Jul 16, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini greets fans before the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 5 positions that need to improve with the class of 2020

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Jul 5, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 03: An Illini cheerleader celebrates a touchdown by carrying the Block I flag down the sidelines 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: Illini could use a two-headed monster in the backfield

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Jun 28, 2019

MADISON, WI - NOVEMBER 18: Brandon Peters #18 of the Michigan Wolverines looks to pass during a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin won 24-10. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Brandon Peters is among the highest ranked Illini QBs

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Jun 20, 2019

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Quarterback Brandon Peters #18 of the Michigan Wolverines controls the offense during the first quarter of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game against the South Carolina Gamecocks on January 1, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Projected Illini QB depth chart with Brandon Peters

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Jun 19, 2019

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