Watch: Head coach Lovie Smith gives an update on Illinois' progression throughout camp

The Illinois Fighting Illini are two weeks from kicking off their season against Ball State on Sept. 2. That means Illinois has been in camp for three weeks now.

Here is head coach Lovie Smith giving an update on his team’s progress throughout camp:

“Each day we like the team more and more.” @LovieSmith gives an update after 3 weeks of training camp. pic.twitter.com/ukdocwwx0E

— Illini Football (@IlliniFootball) August 20, 2017

Smith’s quote should give Illini fans a little hope for this year.