If the projections hold, Illinois could play a perennial College Football Playoff juggernaut in the opening round next year.

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 ...

The Illini again are expected to fully explore ... When will Illinois talk about the new additions? Illinois coach Lovie Smith will hold a press conference at 3 p.m. Thursday to discuss the ...

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 ...

Three former Illini are playing prominent parts for Dan ... Defensive back Quan Martin is also starting for the Commanders. The Lovie Smith recruit at Illinois scored a touchdown Saturday on ...

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 ...

I would never tell anyone which NFL team to root for. Most of my life, I've favored the Dolphins, but in kind of casual way, I agreed we could see other people/root for other teams. Because it had ...