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Bret Bielema provides update on injury status of DL Keith Randolph
By Paul Harvey
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Illinois has been on a slide since the season-opening win over Nebraska, and defensive lineman Keith Randolph has missed the last 2 games for the Illini.
Randolph was initially injured early in the Week 2 loss to UT San Antonio. Randolph had already registered a sack and a tackle for loss before leaving with what looked to be a right leg injury.
Fortunately, it looks like Randolph’s absence might be coming to an end in Week 4. During his mid-week radio show, head coach Bret Bielema there is a “pretty good chance” Randolph is good to go for the game against Purdue.
#illini Bret Bielema said on his radio show there’s a “pretty good chance” DL Keith Randolph plays on Saturday at Purdue.
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) September 23, 2021
Randolph was off to a hot start before getting injured with 3 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble. He still ranks third on the team in TFL and is tied for the team lead in sacks with Jer’Zhan Newton.
Getting Randolph back on the field would be a big boost for the defense.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.