Illinois football is shaking things up this season: almost all true freshmen will be redshirted, meaning we’ll see the lowest number of first-year players on the field in the Bielema era. With 18 starters returning from last year’s bowl win and a strong group of transfers, the team is betting on experience over youth. Only defensive back Xanai Scott—whose brother Xavier is already a standout—will play regularly, mostly on special teams. What do you think about this strategy? Will relying on veterans give the Illini an edge, or could it hold back new talent? #Sports #Football #Illini