Former Illinois football coach Tim Beckman

Tim Beckman at Day 1 of 2015 Big Ten Football Media Day.

Tim Beckman watches his team practice Aug. 19, 2015 in Rantoul, Ill.

Illinois head coach Tim Beckman walks the sidelines during the first quarter against Penn State at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 22, 2014.

Tim Beckman watches highlight footage with his players during an Illini basketball game at State Farm Center Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014.

Tim Beckman high fives fans after a 47-33 win over Northwestern at Ryan Field Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014.

Tim Beckman at training camp held in Rantoul in 2014.

Illinois football coach Tim Beckman leaves the stage after speaking to the media during 2014 Big Ten Media Days.

Tim Beckman plays golf at Olympia Fields Country Club, May 7, 2013.

Tim Beckman and Washington head coach Steve Sarkisian shake hands following a game at Soldier Field in 2013.

Tim Beckman walks onto the field for a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field, Nov. 24, 2012.

Tim Beckman gets his first win at Illinois over Western Michigan after he was hired from Toledo, Sept. 1, 2012.

Tim Beckman answers questions at Memorial Stadium after being named head coach, Dec. 12, 2011.

Tim Beckman introduces himself as new Illinois head coach at Memorial Stadium on, Dec. 9, 2011 in Champaign, Ill.