Bret Bielema provides injury updates on multiple Illini players ahead of matchup vs. Virginia
On Thursday, head coach Bret Bielema of the Illini provided several updates on key players.
Many of the skill players on offense for the Illini are returning from injuries and should be good to go in Charlottesville, VA., on Saturday.
WR Jafar Armstrong will be traveling with the team after missing three weeks with a calf strain. According to Jeremy Werner of 24/7sports who covers the Illini.
#illini Bret Bielema: WR Jafar Armstrong will travel with team. He’s been out of practice the last three weeks with a calf strain.
Brian Hightower practiced this week and will be available.
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) September 9, 2021
WR Brian Hightower will also be available Saturday.
The RB room for the Illini is banged up again as RB Mike Epstein is injured, but Bielema declined to answer when asked about his injury.
#illini Bret Bielema declines to give detail on Epstein’s injury.
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) September 9, 2021
RBs Chase Brown and Chase Hayden will be available for the Illini on Saturday morning.
According to Bielema, in the QB room, Brandon Peters is progressing and will be a game-time decision, but Art Sitkowski will be the starting QB.
#illini Bret Bielema: Brandon Peters has practiced all week. He’s a game-time decision, but Art Sitkowski will be the starting QB.
Chance to get BP involved is exciting.
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) September 9, 2021
On the defensive side of the ball, there is a key DL missing. Keith Randolph is still not ready to go.
“DL Keith Randolph will not be available, said Bielema. According to Werner of 247sports. “But hope to get him back within a few weeks.
#illini Bret Bielema: DL Keith Randolph will not be available but hope to get him back within a few weeks.
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) September 9, 2021
The Illini travel to Charlottesville, VA. To take on the Virginia Cavaliers at 11:00 ET on the ACC Network.
