Lovie Smith is returning to the state of Illinois to join the Fighting Illini as their new coach. Illinois announced that it has given Smith a six-year, $21 million deal to run its football program.

Bret Bielema giving a full rundown of his recruiting classes with highlights running as a visual aid to his breakdown of each player has become a Signing Day tradition in Champaign. It's unique to the ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Lovie Smith has made no secret that Illinois' defense was the strength of the team. On Saturday, the Illini proved him right, rolling up six sacks and pulling in a pair of decisive ...