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Illinois Football: 5 players who could be selected in 2017 NFL Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 25, 2017

Illinois Football: Illini offensive line relying on young talent

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 5, 2017

Illinois Football: James Crawford is a chameleon on the football field

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 30, 2017

Illinois Football: Kendrick Foster can put his stamp on Illini record book

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 24, 2017

Oct 22, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith on the sideline in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Lovie Smith passes evaluation after year one

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 10, 2017

Nov 12, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kendrick Foster (22) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 48-3. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Quick look at the 2017 schedule for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 6, 2017

Oct 15, 2016; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Chayce Crouch (7) drops back to pass against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini quarterback situation is making me nervous

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 2, 2017

Sep 3, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Samuel Harlib (82) and Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Joe Spencer (71) celebrate with head coach Lovie Smith after the game against the Murray State Racers at Memorial Stadium. Illinois defeated Murray State 52 to 3. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Lovie Smith is Building Bridge to IMG Academy

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 15, 2017

Nov 20, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Arrelious Benn (17) gets helped by teammates after a big hit during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Lions won 26-19. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Arrelious Benn Re-Signs with Jacksonville Jaguars

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 15, 2017

Sep 3, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Football fans wearing shirts with a message honoring new Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith enjoy activities in Grange Grove before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Murray State Racers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Noticeable Differences for the Spring Practice Roster

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 15, 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: History Shows Improvement for Lovie in Year Two

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 10, 2017

Oct 1, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Terrell Newby (34) runs against the Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Tr Watson (33) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 31-16. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Spring Practice Linebacker Depth Chart Breakdown

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 3, 2017

Oct 1, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith watches during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers Illinois Fighting Illini in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Class of 2017 Position Grades for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 2, 2017

Nov 14, 2015; Champaign, IL, USA; A detailed view of the Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Spring Practice Defensive Line Depth Chart Breakdown

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 29, 2017

Illinois Football: Spring Practice Offensive Line Depth Chart Breakdown

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 27, 2017

Sep 3, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Football fans wearing shirts with a message honoring new Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith enjoy activities in Grange Grove before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Murray State Racers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Spring Practice Tight End Depth Chart Breakdown

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 24, 2017

Jan 21, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; West Team quarterback Wes Lunt (12) throws the ball as East Team defensive end Bryan Cox (94) defends during the first quarter of the East-West Shrine Game at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Former Illini Shine in East-West Shrine Game

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 22, 2017

Nov 21, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Malik Turner (11) catches a pass for a first down in the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers won 32-23. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Spring Practice Wide Receiver Depth Chart Breakdown

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 21, 2017

Jul 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith addresses the media during the Big Ten football media day at the Hyatt Regency. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Class of 2017 Wide Receivers One of the Best

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 20, 2017

Illinois Football: Ke’Shawn Vaughn Set to Transfer From Illinois

Zachary Leslie

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Jan 19, 2017

Oct 8, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers safety Navon Mosley (27) tackles Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kendrick Foster (22) during the 2nd quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Spring Practice Running Back Depth Chart Breakdown

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 19, 2017

Oct 29, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Jeff George Jr. (3) is chased by Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Nick Rallis (56) and defensive lineman Steven Richardson (96)during the 4th quarter at Memorial Stadium. Minnesota beat Illinois 40 to 17. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Spring Practice Quarterback Depth Chart Breakdown

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 18, 2017

Jan 7, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) celebrates after sacking Oakland Raiders quarterback Connor Cook (8) during the third quarter of the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini in the NFL Wild Card Weekend

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 9, 2017

Nov 14, 2015; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Chayce Crouch (7) walks onto the field before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Breakdown of Illini Production Returning for 2017

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 6, 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: Illini Prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 5, 2017

Dec 5, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Michigan State Spartans hoist the championship trophy after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference football championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Big Ten Conference: Football Power Rankings After Week 12

John Everette

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Nov 23, 2016

Nov 12, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Big Ten logos on yardage markers during warmups prior to the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 48-3. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Big Ten Conference: Football Power Rankings After Week 11

John Everette

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Nov 18, 2016

Dec 5, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A view of an end zone pylon at the Big Ten Conference football championship game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Big Ten Conference: Football Power Rankings After Week 10

John Everette

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Nov 10, 2016

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