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The Illini got on the board first today thanks to sophomore running back Mike Epstein. The staff has used the running back sparingly to start the year after a foot injury forced him to miss the remainder of last season. After backfield mate Reggie Corbin found a gap for 32 yards, Esptein followed his Continue to Article

September 15, 2018 1:00:am EST

Edwin Carter's college debut was impressive but short-lived. Illinois coach Lovie Smith revealed Monday that the freshman wide receiver will miss the remainder of the season with a “significant” knee injury after taking a hard hit in the end zone Saturday against Western Illinois. The news came one Continue to Article

September 10, 2018 3:30:pm EST

Edwin Carter gave the Illinois offense a spark during Saturday night's eventual 34-14 win against Western Illinois. But the true freshman from Jacksonville, Fla., won't play again this season for the Illini after suffering a significant knee injury against the Leathernecks, Illinois coach Lovie Continue to Article

September 10, 2018 1:37:pm EST

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Illinois beat Western Illinois 34-14 Saturday, but the victory came with a price. Illinois quarterback AJ Bush injured his left leg in the first quarter and didn't return. M.J. Rivers finished the game, providing a needed spark for an Illinois offense that's had trouble getting Continue to Article

September 09, 2018 3:56:am EST