Nov 14, 2020; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Isaiah Williams (1) throws a pass to tight end Luke Ford (82) as Rutgers Scarlet Knights linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi (3) defends during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
The Illinois football team wasn’t done receiving recognition on Monday.
Illini kicker James McCourt won the Special Teams Player of the Week award. He made the game-winning kick to take down the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday. But the Illini couldn’t have gotten to that point without scoring the football.