Illinois football got a critical boost in its secondary with Sunday's announcement that defensive back Xavier Scott will return to the program next season. Scott joins left tackle J.C. Davis ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illini football will have a big piece of the secondary returning for the 2025 season, as Xavier Scott has announced he will be back in Champaign for his senior season.

Xavier Scott, Grant Smith, Tyler Strain, Eddie Tuerk and Jeremiah Warren. Bielema noted that these type of injuries have been popping up not only on his squad, but around college football.

Starting nickel Xavier Scott and starting boundary safety Matthew Bailey solidified themselves as stars last season with Scott (49 tackles, 6 PBUs, 4 INTs) earning All-Big Ten First Team honors ...