The University of Illinois football team had some big wins during the 2019 season, but even though the squad is currently in its offseason, there is a sad loss to report.
In a picture posted by the team’s official Twitter account, head coach Lovie Smith appears to be missing something important – his signature beard:
Understandably, many Illini football fans were upset with the news:
After several disappointing seasons, Illinois appeared in its first bowl game of the Smith era last season, reaching the Redbox Bowl after a 6-6 campaign that saw them score several impressive victories, including an upset triumph over then-undefeated Wisconsin.
