NOTEBOOK: ‘We got to tackle’ - WIU’s Air Raid Offense Concerns Illini DC Aaron Henry

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema says only Xanai Scott currently on pace to play more than the four-game threshold in 2025 season to preclude a redshirt year.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

August 28, 2025

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

CHAMPAIGN — Basically every Division I college football team adheres to a injury prevention protocol during preseason camp practices that requires a lack of full-contact tackling during the month-long preparation. Illinois was no different in August 2025. It is this fact that what scares Illinois defensive coordinator as they approach a season-opening contest against Western . . .

 

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