Stephen Cohn: So Rod Smith has been named Illinois’ new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Obviously he has a steep hill to climb with one of the least potent offenses in the country and questions at quarterback, so what do we think? With the incoming QB(s?) and Cam Thomas, I think Smith has some good stuff to work with and can be mildly successful as soon as 2018.
Austin Jabs: Hey, #3 rushing team in the country last year. Illinois can’t pass, so let’s run all over the field. I like it.