CHAMPAIGN — Illinois didn’t take long addressing its quarterback situation in the aftermath of part-time 2018 starter M.J. Rivers II announcing Saturday he would transfer. According to a report by the Los Angeles Times, the Illini will add Southern California graduate transfer quarterback Matt Fink for the 2019 season.
“I think Matt has a very good chance to be the starting quarterback,” Fink’s father, Mike, told the Times in confirming his son’s commitment. “It feels good, and it feels right.”
Matt Fink is the third USC grad transfer to pick Illinois this offseason. He’ll rejoin teammates Trevon Sidney (wide receiver) and Oluwole Betkiu Jr.