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Not on injury report Laughery (undisclosed) is not on the injury report for Friday's game at Nebraska.

Impact Laughery was already listed as probable, so it's not surprising to see him being listed as available for this Big Ten matchup against Nebraska. Laughery will add depth in the backfield, but he's expected to operate as the backup of Kaden Feagin.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Friday Laughery (undisclosed) is back in practice and will be available for Friday's game against Nebraska, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Head coach Bret Bielema confirmed that Laughery will be available for Friday's game against Nebraska, but it remains to be seen how many touches he'll handle. Laughery should continue as a backup option in the backfield behind Kaden Feagin.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Central Michigan Laughery (undisclosed) did not appear in Saturday's 30-9 win over Central Michigan.

Impact Laughery was expected to suit up for the Fighting Illini this weekend despite dealing with an undisclosed injury, but he was ultimately unable to do so. The 5-foot-11 sophomore, who has tallied 14 carries for 89 yards through two outings, will have his next chance to return against Nebraska on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed and warming up Laughery (undisclosed) is dressed and warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Central Michigan, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Laughery, who is listed as questionable on the team's injury report, is participating in pre-game warmups. While his participation does not guarantee his availability, it's certainly a positive sign for him and the Fighting Illini.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Laughery (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Central Michigan.

Impact After playing just 11 snaps in Week 2, Laughery is questionable to play in Week 3. He has 14 rushed for 89 yards in two games this season, so his absence would be a blow to the Illini depth at running back. His participation -- or lack thereof -- in pregame warmups should determine his availability.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient outing in opener Laughery posted 10 rushes for 79 yards and reeled in all two targets for seven yards during Thursday's 45-0 victory over Eastern Illinois.

Impact Though he was outpaced in touches on the day by Kaden Feagin, Laughery certainly made the most of his opportunities, averaging 7.9 YPC. The sophomore running back will undoubtedly continue to split carries with Feagin moving forward, but both backs should be able to put together productive performances with the opportunities they are given. Laughery's next opportunity will come when Illinois hosts Kansas on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient outing in opener Laughery posted 10 rushes for 79 yards and reeled in all two targets for seven yards during Thursday's 45-0 victory over Eastern Illinois.

Impact Though he was outpaced in touches on the day by Kaden Feagin, Laughery certainly made the most of his opportunities, averaging 7.9 YPC. The sophomore running back will undoubtedly continue to split carries with Feagin moving forward, but both backs should be able to put together productive performances with the opportunities they are given. Laughery's next opportunity will come when Illinois hosts Kansas on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Limited on Saturday Laughery (knee) logged limited snaps in Saturday's 45-43 loss to Northwestern, carrying the ball three times for 22 yards.

Impact Most of Laughery's production came on a 17-yard scamper in the first quarter. The redshirt freshman running back had previously missed three consecutive games for the Fighting Illini after undergoin surgery on a torn meniscus in early November. Laughery will finish the 2023 season with 16 attempts for 81 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited on Saturday Laughery (knee) logged limited snaps in Saturday's 45-43 loss to Northwestern, carrying the ball three times for 22 yards.

Impact Most of Laughery's production came on a 17-yard scamper in the first quarter. The redshirt freshman running back had previously missed three consecutive games for the Fighting Illini after undergoin surgery on a torn meniscus in early November. Laughery will finish the 2023 season with 16 attempts for 81 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return to play Coach Bret Bielema indicated Monday that Laughery (knee) could still play this season, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.comreports.

Impact Laughery was reported to be done for the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn minuscus. With Reggie Love as the only healthy running back on the team after losing Kaden Feagin (shoulder) for the year, the Illini could benefit of getting a boost in the running back room. More news should be expected in regards to his availability.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for remainder of year Head coach Bert Bielema indicated Monday that Laughery (undisclosed) is set to undergo surgery Tuesday, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Laughery will miss the remainder of the 2023 season. The redshirt freshman closes out the campaign with 13 carries for 59 yards and one touchdown. Kaden Feagin and Reggie Love (lower leg) will handle backfield duties.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE