Playing college football in the midst of a global pandemic is not an easy task by any means.
The Big Ten implemented a conference-only schedule and mandated testing policies that Illinois plans to exceed — the Illini expect to have testing everyday for their players.
“I feel safer here than at home, to be honest,” linebacker Jake Hansen said.
Hansen, a senior, is preparing for his final year in orange and blue and pleased with the way Illinois has handled football during a pandemic as the Illini officially began training camp Thursday.
“I feel plenty safe.