Illinois second-year talent Eddie Tuerk, a former four-star signee, admitted he was nervous to bring up a positional change to head coach Bret Bielema but all sides are hopeful the move is a win.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
August 19, 2025
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN — Similarly to how the Illinois football coaches approach recruiting the transfer portal, offensive line coach Bart Miller lost his recruiting pitch on Eddie Tuerk but kept the relationship building for a potential second try.
The only difference, of course, Tuerk was on the Illini roster the entire time . . .
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