(Champaign, IL) — Illinois is sticking with football coach Lovie Smith. Athletic director Josh Whitman announced the school has extended his contract by two years, through the end of the 2023 football season. The decision comes after the Illini finished the season with a 4-and-8 record. Whitman said he isn’t satisfied with the season but there were signs of progress.
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