Money, road success and depth keys to next Illini step

Jul. 29—CHICAGO — Two seasons, 19 wins. The best two-year stretch in Illinois football history. Now what? How does the program continue — or improve — its recent run of success? Charles Davis, the new lead analyst for CBS college football broadcasts this season, has a few ideas. But first, questions. "In 2026, where's your money coming from? How do you build your roster," Davis asked me on ...