Coran Taylor and MJ Rivers will come into the Illini program and compete for the starting job day one. But, they don’t have college playing experience and this is a concern for 2018. That is why the Illini are potentially pursuing a graduate transfer option.
Arizona quarterback Brandon Dawkins has decided to graduate in May and then transfer out for one more year of eligibility. This announcement came from his Twitter account. Since Illinois just hired one of the Wildcat’s offensive coordinators, Rod Smith, it only makes sense for the Illini to be in the running for this kid.