Speculation in the last 72 hours centered around whether Jeff Thomas would actually wind up at Illinois or stay at Miami.
The transfer wide receiver cleared up those rumors on Monday afternoon.
"I'm on my way now," Thomas told The News-Gazette. "I'm really excited to get started at Illinois."
Thomas is still waiting on his transcripts, but could start classes at Illinois on Tuesday, he said.
Thomas didn't buy into any of the rumors or talk he would go back to Miami.
Thomas was dismissed from the team on Nov. 21 before Illinois announced on Dec.