Wilson and Hughes, who will both play in the U.S. Army All-American game in early January, are taking a serious look at Illinois. The two visited Notre Dame last weekend.

Illinois also may have a shot at Mount Carmel offensive lineman Arthur Ray, who could be re-opening his recruitment. Ray had made a verbal commitment to Boston College but when coach Tom O'Brien left for North Carolina State Ray started opening lines of communication with the Illinois coaches.

-Steve Tucker