Illini Leading Rusher Kaden Feagin Out For Season After Having Hip Surgery 

Illinois sophomore tailback Kaden Feagin will miss the remainder of the 2024 season after undergoing hip surgery following a practice injury nearly two weeks ago. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

October 20, 2024

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Kaden Feagin’s 2024 season is over. 

After suffering a injury in practice just days before the 50-49 overtime victory over Purdue on Oct. 12, the leading rusher at Illinois had surgery on his left hip Friday that will require several months of rehabilitation. 

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said the former four-star prospect and starting . . .

 

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