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CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 13: Illinois Fighting Illini Offensive Coordinator Rod Smith looks on as players warm up for 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: Illini set up for Mookie Cooper to shine

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Mar 10, 2019

Illinois Football: Illini leading the way when it comes to St. Louis recruiting

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Mar 6, 2019

Illinois Football: Illini finish out solid coaching staff for 2019

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Feb 21, 2019

Illinois Football: Reaction to the Illini coaching changes on defense

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Feb 8, 2019

MADISON, WI - OCTOBER 20: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith talks with the media after an college football game between the Illinois fighting Illini and the Wisconsin Badgers on October 20th, 2018 at the Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI. Wisconsin defeats Illinois 49-20. (Photo by Dan Sanger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Recapping Illini National Signing Day press conference

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Feb 7, 2019

OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 15: Richie Petitbon #72 of the Alabama Crimson Tide guards during a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini pulling in solid class of 2019 despite low ranking

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Feb 5, 2019

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: What the transfer of Larry Boyd means for the Illini

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Jan 23, 2019

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 06: Jeff Thomas #4 of the Miami Hurricanes in action against the Florida State Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini transfer target Jeff Thomas is staying with Miami

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Jan 16, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 17: Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Cameron Watkins (31) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) during the Big Ten Conference college football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 17, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini lose secondary depth with Cameron Watkins transfer

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Jan 16, 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: Reggie Corbin is coming back to the Illini

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Jan 13, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 17: The Fighting Illini take the field before a Big Ten Conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 17, 2018, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Luke Ford announces transfer to Illini

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Jan 4, 2019

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Illinois Football: Luke Ford making tough decision Illini or Georgia

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Jan 2, 2019

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: A general stock view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet 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: 5 New Year’s resolutions for the Illini

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Dec 31, 2018

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: Illini players don Under Armour All-American Game roster

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Dec 31, 2018

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: A general stock view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet 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: Illini DE Moses Okpala earning accolades

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Dec 28, 2018

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 06: Jeff Thomas #4 of the Miami Hurricanes in action against the Florida State Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: The talent level continues to rise for the Illini

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Dec 22, 2018

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 26: Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Jeff Thomas (4) carries the ball during a game between the Boston College Eagles and the Miami Hurricanes on October 26, 2018, at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Jeff Thomas coming home to play for the Illini

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Dec 21, 2018

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: Early look at the Illini defense for 2019

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Dec 20, 2018

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: A general stock view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet 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: Illini commit Marquez Beason advances to title game

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Dec 16, 2018

MADISON, WI - OCTOBER 20: Illinois cheerleaders celebrate an Illinois touchdown during a college football game between the University of Wisconsin Badgers and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on October 20, 2018 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI. (Photo by Lawrence Iles/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini coaches putting in the time on the recruiting trail

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Nov 28, 2018

EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 24: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches as his team takes on the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 24, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini extend Lovie Smith through 2023

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Nov 25, 2018

COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini walks off the field after being defeated by the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field on October 27, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Two big areas for the Illini against Northwestern

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Nov 24, 2018

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 26: Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Jeff Thomas (4) carries the ball during a game between the Boston College Eagles and the Miami Hurricanes on October 26, 2018, at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini might be getting second shot at Jeff Thomas

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Nov 22, 2018

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: Isaiah Williams and Trinity Catholic look to make title game

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Nov 20, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 17: Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback AJ Bush (1) hands the ball off to Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ra'Von Bonner (21) in their own end zone during the Big Ten Conference college football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 17, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Iowa

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Nov 18, 2018

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback AJ Bush Jr. #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drops back to pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first half at Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini have tough test against stout Iowa defense

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Nov 15, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 03: Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback AJ Bush Jr (1) leaps in to the end zone 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: 5 observations from Illini win over Minnesota

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Nov 4, 2018

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 commits Beason, Thompson comment on DC change

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Oct 29, 2018

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