Lovie Smith’s defense also required more study than Miami’s more simplified defensive scheme. But Derrick Smith also noticed a difference in the locker room. The Illini's dancing ability wasn ...

Lovie Smith was with the Los Angeles Rams back when they were known as the St. Louis Rams. A lot has changed since then as Smith has had some head coaching jobs and has bounced around the coaching ...

In that scenario, could McVay make a bold call and hire Lovie Smith for the role? Smith, the former head coach of the Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Illinois Fighting Illini served under ...

Many Illini have had physical transformations during an unprecedented offseason. Here are the biggest changes in weight on the official 2020 roster. Lovie Smith considers Lou Hernandez one of the ...

Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil, right, intercepts a pass intended for Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) on Saturday. No remaining playoff team has more former Illinois players ...

McLain served as a manager for the Illini basketball team and is now a workers compensation claims specialist for the UI. Preston walked on to Lovie Smith’s Illini football team, lettering in ...

Initially recruited by Lovie Smith in 2017, Joseph needed a few seasons ... Joseph is one of several ex-Illini to have successfully transitioned to the NFL, including Nate Hobbs Jr., Sydney ...

Surely, Illinois FINALLY puts together a consistent season and NFL coach turned near-Santa look-alike Lovie Smith figures out ...

A change at athletic director led to Beckman’s replacement, Bill Cubit, being fired just after signing a two-year contract, setting the stage for Lovie Smith to lead the Illini during Watson’s ...