On a Saturday afternoon in Lincoln, Nebraska, Reggie Corbin did what no other Illinois player has done in almost a decade: rush for over 1,000 yards in a season.
After appearing sparingly in eight games last season with only 78 yards on 18 carries, the production from the junior out of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, was something only he and the rest of the Illini offense could’ve wished for.
“Reggie has probably been our most consistent player throughout this season,” said offensive coordinator Rod Smith. “He’s done an outstanding job week in and week out.