The daily pitch from Sports Editor : July 15, 2026

Jul. 15—➜ — when it was released Tuesday. ➜ . The 6-foot-3, 218-pound Williams landed on the watch list after throwing for 2,846 yards and 22 touchdowns while rushing for 847 yards and 18 scores last season. ➜ . Illinois has never lost to an FCS program in its history and is 4-0 all-time against the Salukis, with the last game between the two schools producing a 42-34 win by Illinois in 2013. ...