Fansided · Jun 1, 2020
Illinois Football: Christian Bell backs away from Illini commitment
MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 15: Christian Bell #55 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts during the game against the BYU Cougars at Camp Randall Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. BYU won 24-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
The Illinois football team took a bit of a roster hit on Monday morning with the departure of a solid player.
Back in early March, Wisconsin Badgers edge rusher Christian Bell decided to transfer and play for the Illini. The graduate transfer was looking for a new home and, at the time, it seemed like he found it in Champaign. Those plans have all changed, though.