Wide receiver Jeff Thomas announced in an Instagram post on Tuesday that he plans to return to Miami and not transfer to Illinois.
"Tuff [sic] decision. But I have decided to keep playing Football and earning my Degree at The University of Miami," Thomas wrote. "Huge Thanks to the University of Illinois for giving me the opportunity to accomplish my future dreams."
Thomas announced in December that he was transferring to Illinois and told The News-Gazette on Monday that he was on his way and could start classes on Tuesday.