Beat writer Matt Daniels views projected starters for Illinois and Wisconsin:
Illini (3-6)
Offense
NO. POS. PLAYER HT. WT. YR.
3 Quarterback Jeff George Jr. 6-3 205 R-Fr.
22 Running back Kendrick Foster 5-8 200 Jr.
39 Fullback Nate Echard 6-2 235 Jr.
19 Wide receiver Justin Hardee 6-1 200 Sr.
88 Wide receiver Zach Grant 6-0 195 Sr.
87 Tight end Tyler White 6-5 255 Sr.
57 Left tackle Austin Schmidt 6-6 300 Sr.
74 Left guard Connor Brennan 6-5 300 Sr.
71 Center Joe Spencer 6-4 300 Sr.