The Fighting Illini traveled to Chicago to kick off the 2018 season with the annual Big Ten Media Day and Kickoff Luncheon. Illinois was represented by head coach Lovie Smith, OL Nick Allegretti, WR Mike Dudek, and DL Jamal Milan in Monday and Tuesday in Chicago.

Behind the Scenes

Lovie Smith Press Conference

On Set with Big Ten Network

Lovie Smith at Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon

College Football Hall of Famer Dana Howard at Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon