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Chase Brown, Illinois running back, announces plans for ReliaQuest Bowl and 2023 season

Keith Farner

By Keith Farner

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Chase Brown, Illinois’ star running back Chase Brown, has announced plans for the ReliaQuest Bowl and his 2023 season.

Brown, on social media on Friday, declared for the 2023 NFL Draft and will not play in the bowl game.

“First, I want to thank God for blessing me and putting me in this position,” Brown wrote on social media. “Through the highs and lows, my time at Illinois has been the best experience of my life. I earned a degree, advanced as an athlete, and formed lifelong connections.

To my family: I’d like to express my gratitude to my mother, grandmother, brother, Yates family, Cross family, as well as all extended family for their unwavering love and support throughout this journey. You helped shape me into the man I am today. Without you, none of this would be possible.”

This is not a surprise for Illini fans after Brown rushed for 1,643 and is second in the nation in rushes of 10 or more yards (48). He’s third in the nation in all-purpose yards (1,883) without returns. He’s second in the nation in total rushing yards and first in the Power 5.

Keith Farner

Keith Farner has written about college football for newspapers and web sites since 2005.