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From left to right: Simon Cvijanovic, Tim Beckman, Mike Thomas, Bill Cubit, Josh Whitman, Lovie Smith

Watching Simon: The state of Illini football a year later

May 10, 2016
The Chicago Cubs greet Kris Bryant (17) after his walk-off home run during the ninth inning on Monday, July 27, 2015, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

April 6, 2016
Illinois' football headcoach Lovie Smith observes Illini players running drills during the first spring practice Friday.

Notes and news from Illinois football’s first spring practices

April 3, 2016

Hawkeyes next up for Illini basketball in Big Ten Tournament

March 10, 2016
Malcolm Hill and Illinois face Peter Uthoff and Iowa at 1:25 p.m. Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.

Hawkeyes next up for Illini basketball in Big Ten Tournament

March 10, 2016
Illinois' student cheering section, Block I, claps and chants during the Homecoming game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 24. Illinois lost 13-24.

Lovie Smith can bring students back to Illinois football

March 7, 2016
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman speaks at the press conference regarding the dismissal of head football coach Bill Cubit.

Josh Whitman asserts his authority at Illinois with Cubit firing

March 5, 2016
Head coach Bill Cubit watches his seniors line up to be honored on Senior Day before the game against Northwestern at Soldier Field on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Radio Reaction: Bill Cubit FIRED as Illinois Head Football Coach

March 5, 2016
Illinois' Mike Dudek reaches for the pylon during the Illini's 28-24 Homecoming win over Minnesota on Oct. 25, 2014.

Illini football players learn of Cubit's firing via Twitter

March 5, 2016
Prospective Athletic Director poses for photos after being introduced by Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson as the next Illinois athletic director. Whitman is set to take over March 21, pending on the Board of Trustees' approval. 

Patience a virtue for Illini fans with Whitman hiring

February 18, 2016
Pending approval from Illinois' board of Trustees, Josh Whitman will be the University's 14th Athletic Director. Photo by Joe Angeles/WUSTL Photos.

UPDATED: Josh Whitman chosen as new Illinois athletic director

January 28, 2016
Why Fall 2015 was a sad semester for DI Sports

Why Fall 2015 was a sad semester for DI Sports

December 23, 2015
Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson has been tasked with hiring a new athletic director and has hired executive search firm Korn Ferry to aid in that process.

Wilson adds search firm to Illini AD hunt

December 17, 2015
Illinois' Clayton Fejedelem (20) tackles Iowa's Mark Weisman (45) during the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The Illini lost 30-14.

Big Ten football defensive awards announced: No Illini on first team

December 1, 2015
Head coach Bill Cubit watches his team from the sidelines during the game against Northwestern at Soldier Field on Saturday. Illinois lost 24-14.

Decision to give Bill Cubit two-year extension was another Illinois mistake

November 29, 2015
Head coach Bill Cubit and the Illinois sideline celebrate after Taylor Zalewski makes the PAT that put Illinois up 14-13 over Nebraska to win the game.

Illini football gives Bill Cubit two more years as head coach

November 28, 2015
Coach Bill Cubit shares stern words during the game against Middle Tennessee State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26. Illinois won 27-25.

Cubit's career at Illinois could hinge on Minnesota game

November 19, 2015
Defensive back Clayton Fedejelem makes a tackle on Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliot during Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium. Illinois lost 28-3.

Moving forward following Illinois football’s loss to Ohio State

November 14, 2015
Illinois' offensive coordinator Bill Cubit yells unto the field during the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The Illini lost 30-14.

Undefeated Buckeyes a big challenge for Illini football

November 11, 2015
A change in culture: Mike Thomas and where Illinois athletics goes from here

A change in culture: Mike Thomas and where Illinois athletics goes from here

November 9, 2015
Illini football gets its revenge against Purdue

Illini football gets its revenge against Purdue

November 8, 2015
Interim head coach Bill Cubit yells into his microphone during the Homecoming game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 24. Illinois lost 13-24.

Purdue game a must-win for Illini football team with its back against the wall

November 4, 2015
Penn State defensive tackle Anthony Zettel, right, sacks Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt on Saturday at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Abby Drey, Tribune News Service

Same old struggles haunt Cubit and Illini football against Penn State

November 1, 2015
Brown vs. Williams: Mavericks’ star makes more despite pair’s Illini success

Brown vs. Williams: Mavericks’ star makes more despite pair’s Illini success

October 30, 2015
For Cubit and Illini, grace period is over

For Cubit and Illini, grace period is over

October 28, 2015
Brett Lerner in the WPGU studio during an edition of The Daily Illini's

Why The Daily Illini will miss Brett Lerner

October 25, 2015
Illini got beaten by the Badgers, and that's OK

Illini got beaten by the Badgers, and that's OK

October 25, 2015
A Homecoming challenge to Illinois students: Go watch football

A Homecoming challenge to Illinois students: Go watch football

October 21, 2015
Illinois' Kendrick Nunn (25) looks to drive to the basket during the game against Michigan State at State Farm Center, on Feb. 22, 2014. The Illini lost 60-53.

Illini basketball's Kendrick Nunn to have thumb surgery

October 20, 2015
Updated: Mike Thomas out as Illinois athletic director

Updated: Mike Thomas out as Illinois athletic director

October 16, 2015
The Illinois defense lines up against the Iowa offense deep in Illinois' own zone during Saturday's game at Kinnick Stadium. Illinois lost 29-20.

Illini football should aspire to Iowa standard

October 11, 2015
Illinois' Ke'Shawn Vaughn (5) attempts to run through Nebraska's defense during the game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct 3, 2015. The Illini won 14-13.

The Daily Illini Football Pregame Show: Oct 9, 2015

October 11, 2015
Head coach Bill Cubit and the Illinois sideline celebrate after Taylor Zalewski makes the PAT that put Illinois up 14-13 over Nebraska to win the game.

October 9, 2015
Illinois coaches Mike Ward (left), Tim Banks (center) and Bill Cubit converse on the field during Saturday's game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium. Illinois won 14-13.

A win in Iowa puts Cubit in the driver's seat

October 7, 2015
Wide receiver Geronimo Allison celebrates after catching the game-winning touchdown pass with 10 seconds left in Illinois' 14-13 win over Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 3.

Illini football celebrates a different kind of win

October 4, 2015
Cubit, Illini football can start to defy history by beating Huskers

Cubit, Illini football can start to defy history by beating Huskers

September 30, 2015
Illini lucky to have escaped against Middle Tennessee State

Illini lucky to have escaped against Middle Tennessee State

September 27, 2015
Illinois head football coach Bill Cubit gets fired up on the sideline during the game against Kent State at Memorial Field on Saturday, Sept. 5. Illinois won 52-3.

Illini football gets one last respite before Big Ten play

September 24, 2015

Illini Drive: September 21st, 2015

September 22, 2015
North Carolina's Des Lawrence tries to tackle Illinois' Josh Ferguson during the Illini's 48-14 loss to the Tar Heels on Saturday at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. | Photo by Wyatt McNamera, The Daily Tarheel

Old troubles haunt Illini in North Carolina loss

September 20, 2015
Big opportunity looms for Illini football

Big opportunity looms for Illini football

September 17, 2015
Takeaways from a shutout weekend

Takeaways from a shutout weekend

September 13, 2015
Real win for Illini against Leathernecks would be no injuries

Real win for Illini against Leathernecks would be no injuries

September 10, 2015
Wes Lunt prepares for a snap during Illinois' 52-3 victory over Kent State in their season-opener at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 5.

Illinois fans missed out on Saturday

September 6, 2015
Illinois' Wes Lunt (12) looks for an open pass during the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. Illinois lost 30-14.

Enjoy opening day, and enjoy football

September 3, 2015
Athletic Director Thomas left running

Athletic Director Thomas left running

August 29, 2015
Illinois' head coach Tim Beckman watches the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The Illini lost 30-14.

UPDATED: Beckman dismissed, Cubit to serve as interim

August 28, 2015
Illinois' head coach Lou Henson shaking hands with Indiana coach Bobby Knight following a 70-53 victory for the Illini in Champaign on March 4, 1984.

Lou Henson Court to grace renovated State Farm Center

August 24, 2015

Groce dismisses Paul after overseas arrest

August 22, 2015
Illinois' Mason Monheim (43) raises his helmet after the homecoming game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. The Illini won 28-24.

A reminder about Fighting Illini sports

August 17, 2015
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