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 ...

Before Bielems arrived in Champaign, Illinois enjoyed one moderately successful season in then-coach Lovie Smith's five-year ... fifth year in Champaign. The Illini finished fifth in the Big ...

The Illini are seeking back-to-back winning seasons ... Bielema his best opportunity to do so since taking over for Lovie Smith in Dec. 2020. Illinois and South Carolina get underway on New ...