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After two seasons where Illinois brought in several new defensive backs, the Illini are only bringing in two new players to the defensive backfield. One of them, however, is ranked in the top 100 according to the 247 composite, and he is the highest ranked recruit for Illinois in years. There is nothing Continue to Article

February 09, 2019 12:00:am EST

There is some legitimate speed being added to this Illinois football team in 2019. It's something that's been lacking for the Illini, and it was good to see an emphasis made on upgrading the overall expeditiousness. Nowhere has that been more prevalent than in the offensive backfield. Of course Continue to Article

February 08, 2019 12:00:am EST

THIS SATURDAY! The Big Ten renews a storied rivalry that transcends sports, as two programs that are focused on the regular season to the exclusion of all else will clash once again. Ohm's Law dictates that the Illinois Fighting Illini (I) and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (R), when multiplied together Continue to Article

February 08, 2019 12:00:am EST

Linebacker has been one of the most puzzling position groups during the Lovie Smith era. We've seen capable linebackers like Jake Hansen and Del'Shawn Phillips play well in the system, but the coaching staff has simply been unable to secure an elite level linebacker to take the scheme to the Continue to Article

February 07, 2019 12:00:am EST

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo after the No. 9 Spartans' 79-74 loss at Illinois on Tuesday. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In terms of an experiment, Tom Izzo's decision to start Xavier Tillman and bring Nick Ward off the bench had some payoff and some drawback. Same with reinserting Kyle Ahrens in place of Continue to Article

February 06, 2019 9:23:am EST