Lovie Smith's first recruiting class could play significant role this fall

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Illinois flipped two-star offensive tackle JJ Hirdes from a previous commitment to WMU.

Illinois junior wing Ty Rodgers will sit out the season and take a redshirt.

Illinois hosted Purdue commit Grant Beerman for an official visit over the weekend.

Three-star cornerback Tywan Cox flipped his commitment to Illinois.

Brad Underwood spoke to the media to preview the season opener on Monday against Eastern Illinois.

Illinois flipped two-star offensive tackle JJ Hirdes from a previous commitment to WMU.

Illinois junior wing Ty Rodgers will sit out the season and take a redshirt.

Illinois hosted Purdue commit Grant Beerman for an official visit over the weekend.

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Published Aug 2, 2017

Lovie Smith's first recruiting class could play significant role this fall

John Supinie

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