Illini fans collectively held their breaths when quarterback Brandon Peters was being checked out by trainers after taking a big hit in the first quarter of the Illini’s season opening win over Nebraska in Week Zero.
It’s been the sophomore transfer from Rutgers, Artur Sitkowski, handling duties under center for the Illini’s win over the Huskers and the 37-30 loss to UTSA — and for the most part, Sitkowski has gotten the job done.
In two games, Sitkowski has thrown for five touchdowns — more than he racked up in any of his three previous seasons at Rutgers.