Minnesota running back Rodrick Williams Jr. (35) runs with the ball away from Illinois defensive linemen Glenn Foster (91) and Michael Buchanan (99) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Illinois wide receiver Spencer Harris (80) holds on to a pass over Minnesota defensive back Troy Stoudermire (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Minnesota fullback Mike Henry (30) holds on to the ball near Illinois defensive back Justin Green (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 in Champaign, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Illinois quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase, right, is tackled by Minnesota defensive back Troy Stoudermire, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Illinois running back Donovonn Young (5) runs with the ball around Minnesota defensive back Cedric Thompson (27) during the first half of an NCAA college foot ball game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Illinois running back Donovonn Young (5) escapes the hold of Minnesota linebacker Aaron Hill (57)during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Illinois quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Minnesota defensive back Michael Carter (23) breaks up a pass intended for Illinois wide receiver Ryan Lankford (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. Minnesota defeated Illinois 17-3. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Minnesota quarterback Philip Nelson (9) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Teammates lift Minnesota running back Donnell Kirkwood (20) in celebration after Kirkwood scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. Minnesota defeated Illinois 17-3. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Illinois head coach Tim Beckman, center, looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. Minnesota defeated Illinois 17-3. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill, left, speaks with a referee during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois,Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. Minnesota defeated Illinois 17-3. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Minnesota running back Donnell Kirkwood (20) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Champaign, Ill. Minnesota defeated Illinois 17-3. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

An Illinois football fans wears American flags in his hat and an American flag flies above Memorial Stadium in honor of American veterans during the NCAA college football game between Illinois and Minnesota Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

In this Nov. 10, 2012 photo, Illinois head coach Tim Beckman looks at the clock during a time out during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Minnesota in Champaign, Ill. The Illini are the only Big Ten team without a conference win this season. Purdue plays at Illinois this Saturday, Nov. 17.(AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

In this Nov. 10, 2012 photo, Illinois linebacker Mason Monheim (43) loses his helmet during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Champaign, Ill. Monheim is the the team's leading tackler and one of the bright spots for Illinois. The Illini are the only Big Ten team without a conference win this season. Purdue plays at Illinois this Saturday, Nov. 17. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2012, file photo, Illinois wide receiver Darius Millines runs with the ball during an NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Champaign, Ill. Illinois spring practice starts Tuesday, March 5, 2013. The team will go through the spring without Millines, who was the team's second most-productive receiver. Millines _ who had 319 yards on 32 catches last year _ was already out with a shoulder injury but is now suspended for violating unspecified team rules, head coach Tim Beckman said Monday, March 4. Beckman said he'll re-evaluate Millines' situation in May. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2012, file photo, Illinois running back Donovonn Young (5) runs with the ball around Minnesota defensive back Cedric Thompson (27) in an NCAA college football game in Champaign, Ill. Coming off a 2-10 season, there will be changes in Tim Beckman's second season as Illinois coach. Spring practice starts Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Beckman says the team's running backs figure to be a strong point. Young, Josh Ferguson and Dami Ayoola combined for 1,000 yards on 232 carries last season. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2012, file photo, Illinois head coach Tim Beckman looks up during an NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Champaign, Ill. Coming off a 2-10 season, there will be changes in Beckman's second season as Illinois coach. Spring practice starts Tuesday, March 5, 2013, after an offseason of coaching turnover. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2012, file photo, Illinois head coach Tim Beckman looks up during an NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Champaign, Ill. At a news conference Tuesday, April 9, 2013, Beckman talked about the upcoming spring game on Friday. The coach hopes to improve on last season's 2-10 team. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)