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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?

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 18, 2018

Building the Illinois football program: Wide Receivers

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 11, 2018

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

Jeremy Butcher

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Jul 10, 2018

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 10, 2018

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 9, 2018

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 8, 2018

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 2, 2018

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 30, 2018

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 26, 2018

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 18, 2018

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 11, 2018

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

Rees Woodcock

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May 22, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 25: Cam Thomas

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

Rees Woodcock

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May 9, 2018

CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 19: Josh Ferguson

Illinois Football: Ranking the last 10 Illini recruiting classes

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 29, 2018

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 28, 2018

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 27, 2018

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 04: Ricky Smalling

Illinois Football: Illini wide receiver depth improving with every class

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 22, 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: 5 biggest Illini commits from the state of Texas

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 13, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 05: Illinois Fighting Illini band members cheer on the football team during the Big Ten Conference game as the Illini take on the Michigan State Spartans on November 5, 2016, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 5 Illini players to be excited about after spring practice

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 11, 2018

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: Marquez Beason has a message for Illini fans

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 3, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 11: Illinois cheerleaders lead the team on to the field before a Big Ten Conference football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on November 11, 2017, at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Top 5 Illini QB commits in the last 10 classes

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 23, 2018

BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback AJ Bush

Illinois Football: Illini add graduate transfer quarterback AJ Bush

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 13, 2018

26 December 2014: Illinois Fighting Illini tight end Jon Davis (3) catches the football over Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defensive back Adairius Barnes (21) during the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at the Zaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl in the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire/Corbis via Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Top 10 highest rated Illini recruits since 2010

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 11, 2018

TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Brandon Dawkins

Illinois Football: Illini pursuing graduate transfer quarterback option

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 24, 2018

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 04: Ricky Smalling

Illinois Football: Improved QB situation should let Illini WR’s shine

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 17, 2018

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: 5 takeaways from the Illini recruiting class of 2018

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 8, 2018

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23: Head coach Lovie Smith of the University of Illinois football team looks on before the game between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on July 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Cubs won 5-3. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Merlin Robertson would be centerpiece to Illini defense

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 29, 2018

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: 5 ways the Illini will improve under Rod Smith

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 28, 2018

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