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Watch now: Bryce Jefferson thrust into starting role as Illinois State quarterback

“I think he’s much improved over even last fall, and last fall he was much improved over the 2019 season,” Spack said. “He’s done a great job with his physical fitness and training. He’s a whole different guy than when he came in. He’s leaned out and gotten much stronger and a step faster. He’s always been a good athlete. But he’s got another gear now."

With the NCAA’s transfer portal overflowing, Spack has not sought out a new quarterback.

“I don’t see a need right now,” said the ISU coach.

After Davis suffered a knee injury late in the 2019 season, Jefferson started all three ISU playoff games.