CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - In a surprise development ahead of No. 16 Michigan’s (4-1, 2-1 B1G) game at Illinois (2-3, 0-2 B1G) starting wide receiver Nico Collins did not make the trip to Champaign according to a Michigan spokesman per Aaron McMann of MLive.com.
Michigan spokesman confirms: No Nico Collins today. He did not travel with the team.
— Aaron McMann (@AaronMcMann) October 12, 2019
The official word on Collins injury is “minor” per Jon Jansen of Michigan Football. In addition to Collins, Cornerback LaVert Hill and Tight End Erick All also did not make the trip to Illinois due to “minor” injuries.