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MADISON, WI - NOVEMBER 12: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches his team prior to a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on November 12, 2016 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 5 keys to beating the South Florida Bulls

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 14, 2017

Illinois Football: South Florida Bulls depth chart on defense

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 13, 2017

Illinois Football: South Florida Bulls depth chart on offense

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 12, 2017

Illinois Football: Mike Epstein on pace to shatter history

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 11, 2017

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 20: Storm clouds roll in during the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Texas State Bobcats at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2014 in Champaign, Illinois. Play was suspended until the weather passed. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Thoughts on the game, recruiting and future for Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 10, 2017

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: Top performers against Western Kentucky

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 10, 2017

Illinois Football: Game film breakdown of the defense against Ball State

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 7, 2017

BOCA RATON, FL - DECEMBER 20: Derik Overstreet

Illinois Football: Western Kentucky’s defensive depth chart

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 6, 2017

BOCA RATON, FL - DECEMBER 20: The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers mascot Big Red carries a flag during the game against the Memphis Tigers at FAU Stadium on December 20, 2016 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Western Kentucky’s offensive depth chart

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 6, 2017

ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 22: Head coach Lovie Smith looks on from the sideline while playing the Michigan Wolverines on October 22, 2016 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Game film breakdown of the offense against Ball State

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 4, 2017

Illinois Football: Game plan to beat the Ball State Cardinals

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 29, 2017

LINCOLN, NE - SEPTEMPER 27: Wide receiver Mike Dudek

Illinois Football: 5 breakout players for the 2017 season

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Aug 28, 2017

COLLEGE STATION, TX - SEPTEMBER 12: Brice Dolezal

Illinois Football: Ball State’s projected defensive depth chart

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 28, 2017

Illinois Football: Ball State’s projected offensive depth chart

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 27, 2017

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 15: Cheerleaders for the Illinois Fighting Illini run onto the field before a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium on October 15, 2011 in Champaign, Illinois. Ohio State defeated Illinois 17-7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Game-by-game predictions for 2017

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 23, 2017

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 17: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini walks off the field after the game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Champaign, Illinois. Western Michigan defeated Illinois 34-10. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: 5 surprises on the Scout depth chart

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 21, 2017

Illinois Football: Juice vs. Ohio State, ten years later

John Everette

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Aug 14, 2017

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

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 14, 2017

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

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 8, 2017

Illinois Football: Las Vegas underestimating Illini Nation

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 26, 2017

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 10, 2017

Illinois football success traces back to wide receiver recruiting

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 9, 2017

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 19, 2017

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 12, 2017

Illinois Football: Three dismissals will affect team for years

Rees Woodcock

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May 25, 2017

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

Rees Woodcock

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May 15, 2017

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

Rees Woodcock

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May 10, 2017

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

Rees Woodcock

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May 1, 2017

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