The Champaign Room · Dec 22, 2020
Illini in the NFL: Week 15 Update
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Two former Illini helped one NFL team make history on Sunday. The New England Patriots are no longer in playoff contention; our Illini Miami Dolphins had a big say in putting the nail in New England’s coffin.
In unrelated news, welcome to Champaign-Urbana, Coach Bielema!
Jihad Ward, defensive end: Surprisingly and without much explanation, Ward was a healthy scratch from Sunday’s Ravens win. Ward played in Weeks 13 and 14.