Illinois zeroing in on Toledo's Tim Beckman to replace Zook

Illinois is zeroing in on Toledo football coach Tim Beckman in its search to replace Ron Zook, multiple sources told the Tribune on Thursday.

Beckman is meeting with his Toledo staff on Thursday morning, a source said. Illinois athletic director Mike Thomas did not immediately return a call from the Tribune.

Beckman is scheduled to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon where he planned to talk about the team's upcoming Military Bowl against Air Force.

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