CHAMPAIGN — Illinois was always in the market for a graduate transfer quarterback this offseason. M.J. Rivers II deciding to transfer after spring practices only elevated the need to add another player at that position. A veteran to go with two redshirt freshmen and a true freshman was the plan.
It took some doing — much like Illinois' other ventures in the grad transfer market in the last several months — but Lovie Smith and Co. got their man Tuesday night when Michigan graduate transfer quarterback Brandon Peters announced his decision to spend his final two seasons in Champaign.