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Illinois head coach Lovie Smith smiles during the game against Murray State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 3. The Illini won 52-3.

Illini look to the future after a lackluster 3-9 season

December 12, 2016
Illinois defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot (91) tackles Michigan State quarterback Tyler O'Connor (7) during the first half of game against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 5. The Illini won 31-27.

Illinois football represented on all-Big Ten teams

December 8, 2016
Illinois wide receiver Desmond Cain (86) catches the ball during the game against North Carolina at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 10. The Illini loss 48-23.

Illinois wide reciever Cain announces decision to transfer

December 1, 2016
Illinois wide receiver Malik Turner (11) jumps over a tackle on his way to the end zone during the first half of the game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, November 26. The Illini are down 21-14 at halftime.

Updated rapid recap: Illinois drops final game of season

November 26, 2016
Memorial Stadium held 53,243 attendants during the 2011 Homecoming game against Northwestern at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. The Illini emerged victorious with a final score of 38-35, keeping their 2011 season record to an undefeated 5-0.

Illinois seniors bid farewell to Memorial Stadium for upcoming Iowa game

November 17, 2016
Wisconsin running back Corey Clement (6) runs through the Illinois defense for a touchdown during the first half of the game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall on Saturday.

Big Ten power rankings: Week 12

November 14, 2016
Illinois quarterback Jeff George Jr. looks to pass the ball during the game against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 6.

George Jr. and the Illinois football team are not backing down against No. 7 Wisconsin

November 10, 2016
IOTW Kendrick Foster

Illini of the Week: Kendrick Foster

November 9, 2016
Illinois wide receiver Sam Mays (9) gets ready to catch a pass in the end zone during the game against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 5. The Illini won 31-27.

Sam Mays the latest Illini to step up

November 7, 2016
Illinois linebacker Hardy Nickerson (10) tackles Western Michigan running back Jarvion Franklin (31) during the the game against Western Michigan at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 17. The Illini lost 34-10.

Dad’s weekend means a little more for Illinois football duo

November 3, 2016
Players run out onto the field and the start of the game.

Safety tandem leads Illinois football youth movement

November 1, 2016
Illinois quarterback Jeff George Jr. (3) throws a pass during the first half of the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday October 29. The Illini are losing 14-7 at half.

Jeff George Jr. showing toughness in the pocket

October 31, 2016
Honoree Dick Butkus shakes hands with Athletic Director Josh Whitman at the Memorial Stadium on Thursday.

Dick Butkus takes lead in inaugural Illini Hall of Fame class

October 28, 2016
Illinois' Mike Dudek (18) runs the ball during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The Illini lost 38-27.

Illinois wide receiver Mike Dudek won’t suit up for the Illini this season

October 24, 2016
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith walks down the sideline during a TV timeout in the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 8. The Illini lost 34-31.

Illinois football chimes in on the Cubs mania

October 24, 2016
Illinois' Chayce Crouch (7) winds up for a pass during the annual Orange and Blue Spring Game at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, April 13, 2014. The Blue team won 38-7.

Illinois football heads to the Big House to face No. 3 Michigan

October 20, 2016
Western Michigan running back Jamauri Bogan (32) gets tackled by Illinois defensive back Patrick Nelson (21) and linebacker Tre Watson (33) during the the game against Western Michigan at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 17, 2016. The Illini lost 34-10.

Illini of the Week Oct. 19: Patrick Nelson

October 19, 2016
Gabe Megginson.

The comedic stylings of Illinois football’s “Gooey” Megginson

October 13, 2016
Illinois quarterback Chayce Crouch runs for a touchdown in the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on October 8. The Illini lost 34-31.

Illinois football prepared to play with Crouch under center

October 12, 2016
Illinois running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn (5) runs down the field during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 8. The Illini lost 34-31.

Illinois running game reaches unexpected point

October 11, 2016
Illinois running back Kendrick Foster (22) waits for North Carolina to kickoff during the game against North Carolina at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 10. The Illini loss 48-23.

Illinois football back home to host Purdue

October 6, 2016
Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt (12) falls during the game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln).

Illinois’ Foltz tribute a reminder that team support is key in dealing with loss

October 5, 2016
Rendering of the Memorial Stadium renovations. Photo courtesy of DIA.

Athletic director Josh Whitman announces Memorial Stadium renovations

October 3, 2016
Illinois running back Josh Ferguson takes off down the field after breaking through the line of scrimmage during a game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium.

Illinois opens conference play against Nebraska

September 29, 2016
Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt (12) looks to pass the ball during the first half of the game against Western Michigan at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 17. The Illini are losing 24-7 at half.

Illinois coaching staff expect more out of Lunt

September 27, 2016
Illinois head football coach Lovie Smith (center) joins tight end Bobby Walker (83) and offensive lineman Joe Spencer (71) in singing Hail to the Orange after the game against Murrary State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 3. The Illini won 52-3.

Illinois football’s Spencer rallying shaken O-line

September 22, 2016
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith answers questions during the press conference after the game against Western Michigan at Memorial Stadium on September 17. The Illini lost 34-10. Lovie has lost two of his first three games as head coach of Illinois.

Illinois football going back to basics in bye week

September 20, 2016
Illinois wide receiver Malik Turner (11) misses a pass during the first half of the game against Western Michigan at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 17. The Illini are losing 24-7 at half.

Updated rapid recap: Illinois wraps up nonconference schedule with loss to Western Michigan

September 17, 2016
Illinois defensive lineman Carroll Phillips (6) celebrates after sacking Murrary State quarterback KD Humphries (2) during the game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 3. The Illini won 52-3.

Carroll Phillips is Illinois football’s wild man

September 15, 2016
Illinois' Jihad Ward (17) warms up before the annual football Spring Game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Apr. 18, 2015. The Orange won 44-41.

Former Illini Ward staying in touch with former teammates

September 14, 2016
Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt (12) calls for the snap during the game against Murray State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 3. The Illini won 52-3.

Penalties kill Illinois’ chances against North Carolina

September 11, 2016
Lovie Smith watches over the players during the game against Murray State on Murray State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 3. The Illini won 52-3.

North Carolina poses first real threat to Smith’s Illini

September 8, 2016
Illinois running back Kendrick Foster (22) runs down the field during the game against Murray State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 3. The Illini won 52-3.

Kendrick Foster finishing what his father started

September 7, 2016
Illinois running back Kendrick Foster (22) runs down the field during the game against Murray State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 3. The Illini won 52-3.

Foster highlights big day for Illinois’ run game

September 3, 2016
Illinois football defensive coordinator Hardy Nickerson talks to defensive back Dillan Cazley (8) during practice at Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, August 31, 2016.

Illinois coaching staff leading in diversity

September 1, 2016
Illinois defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot lines up waiting for the snap during the game against Middle Tennessee State on Sept. 26, 2015.

Smith, Illini ready to show finished product against Murray State

September 1, 2016
Students in Block cheer on athletes during a football game.

Ticket sales best in years with Lovie in charge

September 1, 2016
Football coach Lovie Smith stands watch over players during Spring Practice on April 10, 2016.

Lovie talks depth chart at weekly presser

August 30, 2016
Illini head football coach Tim Beckman address the media during the Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. July 24, 2013.

Tim Beckman steps down as North Carolina volunteer assistant

August 25, 2016
Illinois head football coach Lovie Smith talks to reporters during Media Day at Memorial Stadium on August 14.

Smith confident in recruiting as season approaches

August 25, 2016
Illinois' Ke'Shawn Vaughn (5) runs with the ball during the game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct 3, 2015. The Illini won 14-13.

Ke’Shawn Vaughn ready to be Illinois football’s workhorse

August 22, 2016
big ten fun

See what other coaches and players said about Lovie Smith at Big Ten Media Day

July 26, 2016
Lovie Smith responds to questions at the press conference on Monday, March 7, 2016.

LISTEN: Thoughts on Lovie Smith at Big Ten media days

July 26, 2016
Quarterback Wes Lunt hands off to running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn during the Homecoming game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 24. Illinois lost 13-24.

LISTEN: Reflections on Illini players at Big Ten media days

July 26, 2016
Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald stands on the sidelines during the game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 14, 2009. 

No Lovie lost between Northwestern and Illinois

July 25, 2016

Spring ball marks new era for Illinois football

May 8, 2016
Illinois offensive lineman Joe Spencer (left) and Gabe Megginson (right) wait for the snap during Illinois football's first spring practice Friday, April 1. Megginson is expected to become the new starter at left guard.

Megginson ready to solidify Illinois O-line

April 6, 2016

March 10, 2016
Four Illini scored in double digits and Maverick Morgan (22) add nine in Illinois basketball's 85-52 win over Minnesota in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament.

Illinois routs Minnesota, moves to Big Ten Tournament second round

March 10, 2016
Illinois basketball opens Big Ten tournament against Minnesota

Illinois basketball opens Big Ten tournament against Minnesota

March 9, 2016
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