Oct 12, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sits on the field as players stretch before the start of the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Allio-USA TODAY Sports
Illinois football needs a shot in the arm on the offensive side of the ball, and snagging one of the top quarterbacks from Texas may just do that in the future.
On Wednesday, Samari Collier made it official and signed with the Illini. This is a big step for the young quarterback considering the coaching situation is up in the air in Champaign.