Earlier in the week when head coach Chris Ash announced that last season’s leading receiver, Jawuan Harris, was moving to the secondary, it was a surprise. Although Harris has struggled in his sophomore campaign, the sudden move to defense was more about the lack of depth with the defensive backs more than anything else. With starting safeties Kiy Hester and Saquan Hampton unable to play against Illinois, Harris was needed and he answered the call in a major way.
Coming into the game, it was fair to question what has been going on with Harris this season.