Illinois Football training camp is finally here, and one of the team’s backup quarterbacks is leaving.
Samari Collier announced his decision in a tweet Saturday to enter the transfer portal.
“I would like to give a thanks to Coach Lovie Smith and Coach [Stoker] for giving me the opportunity to attend the University of Illinois as a student-athlete,” Collier tweeted. “I enjoyed my time at Illinois and I have formed great relationships with the coaches, teammates and the fans. Thank you Coach Bielema and Coach Lunney for allowing me to be part of the team.