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Rutgers offensive lineman Zack Heeman (79) lifts running back Robert Martin (7) after Martin's touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. Rutgers defeated Illinois 35-24. (AP Photo/Bradley Leeb)

Edwards, Rutgers down Illinois 35-24

By JAMES BOYD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2017, file photo, Illinois quarterback Jeff George Jr. throws a pass as he is pressured by South Florida cornerback Mazzi Wilkins during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Tampa, Fla. With his team ranked last in the Big Ten in total offense and just 73 points through four games, coach Lovie Smith has made Jeff George Jr. the No. 1 quarterback nearly 30 years after his father ran the Illini offense on the way to becoming the top pick in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Illini turn to Jeff George Jr. at quarterback

By JAMES BOYD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2016, file photo, Illinois quarterback Chayce Crouch (7) throws a pass under pressure from Rutgers defensive lineman Darnell Davis (59) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Piscataway, N.J. With Chayce Crouch recovering from a shoulder injury this spring, other quarterbacks are getting a chance to impress the coaches during spring practice. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

Illinois taking a closer look at its QB depth this spring

By MICHAL DWOJAK - Associated Press