Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kaden Feagin (3) runs during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images
Michigan football has been dealing with some injury concerns of late, with left tackle Myles Hinton, center Dominick Giudice, and edge rusher Derrick Moore all being unavailable against Washington in Week 6. The Wolverines have also seen Josaiah Stewart, Will Johnson, Colston Loveland, and several reserves miss time in recent weeks.
While there’s no telling who will or won’t be available for the maize and blue, Illinois will be without one of its key pieces on Saturday.
According to 247Sports Illinois reporter Joey Wagner, Illini head coach Bret Bielema says that running back Kaden Feagin will be out vs. the Wolverines, missing his second straight week of play.
It’s a huge blow for Illinois. In five games, Feagin has rushed 67 times for 306 yards and three touchdowns. His best game was in the season opener when he ran for 108 yards on 16 carries. While his next two games were lackluster, he ran well against Nebraska and Penn State in the following weeks.
However, his backup, Josh McCray, managed 78 yards on 16 carries and two touchdowns last week against Purdue while Aidan Laughery had eight carries for 26 yards.
This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Illinois to be without leading rusher vs. Michigan football
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Publish date : 2024-10-18 02:39:05
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