With Lovie Smith’s first recruiting class in the books, it’s just about time to turn our attention towards Spring practice. The Fighting Illini have opted for an usually early schedule this offseason, with practices beginning on Tuesday, February 14. The series of 15 workouts will run through Friday, March 10.
While there won’t be a traditional ‘Spring Game’ for the second year in a row, fans will once again be treated with an open practice on Saturday, March 4 from 11:00am CT - 1:00pm CT. According to the press release, the specific location of the event will depend on the weather and be announced at a later date.