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Illinois RB Mike Epstein could miss rest of the season
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Illinois freshman running back Mike Epstein won’t play against Rutgers on Saturday and will likely miss the rest of the season with a foot injury, according to Scout.com.
Epstein suffered the injury in the second half of Illinois’ 45-16 loss at Iowa last Saturday.
Epstein is Illinois leading rusher, tallying 346 rushing yards and a team-high three rushing scores in five games this season.
Expect Ra’Von Bonner to fill in for Epstein. He has 30 carries for 83 yards and two TDs this year.