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Illinois Football: Backup quarterback in place for Illini in 2020

IOWA CITY, IOWA- NOVEMBER 23: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half of the match-up against the Iowa Hawkeyes, on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

It looks like the Illinois football backup quarterback situation is all sorted out.

During the 2019 campaign run to the Redbox Bowl, Illinois dealt with some injuries at the quarterback position. Starter Brandon Peters missed some time throughout the year. Who was the backup last season to Peters?

Matt Robinson

Robinson threw for 475 yards, 1 touchdown and 0 interceptions for the Illini as a freshman in 2019.