Lovie Smith expected to be next Illini coach

Some credible sources are telling me Lovie Smith will be the next #Illini head football coach. @cbschicago

— Ryan Baker (@RyanBakerMedia) March 5, 2016

Strong source tells me Lovie is the #Illini's guy.

— Dave Wischnowsky (@wischlist) March 5, 2016

Lovie Smith is expected to become the new #Illinois HC, source told FOX Sports. 1st reported by CBS/Chicago: https://t.co/bsTXfTNJqM

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) March 5, 2016