Illinois has eight Black coaches ... Those who don’t see that put themselves at a competitive disadvantage. “Lovie Smith is pursuing (staff diversity) not just because he wants to ensure ...

Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil, right, intercepts a pass intended for Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams ...

When Derrick Smith arrived at Illinois in late August, the Miami transfer immediately noticed some stark differences between his new team and his former team. First, Lovie Smith’s practices were ...

Illinois will have to prove the doubters wrong again next season after coach Bret Bielema improved his previous year's win ...

Illinois has fired head football coach Lovie Smith, according to several reports. Smith ends his tenure with a 17-39 record overall and 10-33 Big Ten record. Illinois gathered players for a ...

Illinois defensive lineman Ezekiel Holmes finally put a cap on his seven-year college career, announcing on social media ...

He has every right to. Before Bielems arrived in Champaign, Illinois enjoyed one moderately successful season in then-coach Lovie Smith's five-year tenure, finishing 6-7. Forgettable 2018 (4-8 ...