As Illinois begins to near the start of the 2019 season, we’re taking a look at who the Illini should have their eyes on each week, starting with their Week One game vs. Akron.
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Opposing Players to Watch This Season
Who should you be on the look-out for against the Illini all year?
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August 20, 2019
Northwestern Player to Watch: Paddy Fisher
The Texas native is the heart and soul of Northwestern’s football team.
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August 14, 2019
Iowa Player to Watch: AJ Epenesa
An Illinois native and top recruit in the state, Epenesa has more than lived up to the hype.
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August 9, 2019
Michigan State Player to Watch: Kenny Willekes
The Veteran DE is expected to wreak havoc on Big Ten backfields
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August 7, 2019
Rutgers Player to Watch: Raheem Blackshear
When a player leads a team in both rushing and receiving, you don’t have much of a choice but to watch him.
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August 3, 2019
Purdue Player to Watch: David Bell
Head coach Jeff Brohm says the freshman WR could have an instant impact.
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July 30, 2019
Wisconsin Player to Watch: Jonathan Taylor
The Big Ten’s best running back might just be the top running back in the country.
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July 26, 2019
Michigan Player to Watch: Shea Patterson
Some were stunned Michigan’s Shea Patterson decided to return to school for another year.
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July 23, 2019
Minnesota Player to Watch: Mohamed Ibrahim
Illinois is hoping to make it two in a row against the Gophers.
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July 19, 2019
Nebraska Player to Watch: JD Spielman
Cornhusker's big play wideout key to 2019 resurgence.
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July 16, 2019
Eastern Michigan Player to Watch: WR Arthur Jackson III
The one guy that will determine the Week 3 game.
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July 12, 2019
UConn Player to Watch: Kevin Mensah
The junior running back provides a bulk of the Huskies returning offensive punch.
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July 9, 2019
Akron Players to Watch: Alvin Davis Jr. and Kato Nelson
These guys were the key to the Zips’ upset of Northwestern last year.