Former Illinois quarterback Jimmy Fitzgerald is headed to the Ivy League. The News-Gazette reported on Thursday night that one-time backup is headed to New Hampshire to join the Dartmouth Big Green. Fitzgerald had previously announced his departure from the Orange and Blue back in August, citing “personal reasons.”
"After much thought and discussion with my family, I have decided to leave the Illinois football program and consider other opportunities for my collegiate career. I want to thank all the coaches I’ve played for and worked with at Illinois, including Coach Beckman, Coach Cubit and Coach Smith.