BRANDON PETERS NEWS

Reeling Illinois bracing for conference foe Maryland

Maryland opens Big Ten play at Illinois on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially active Peters (shoulder) has been cleared for contact and will be active for Saturday's game against Virginia, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Peters has been out since suffering a shoulder injury in the season opener against Nebraska but will be available to back up Art Sitkowski if needed. The senior quarterback was tabbed as the Week 1 starter and could certainly make an appearance if Sitkowski struggles again.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up ahead of game Peters (shoulder) was seen taking snaps in pregame warmups ahead of Saturday's meeting against Virginia, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Peters was ruled as a game-time decision for Saturday after suffering a shoulder injury early in the season-opener against Nebraska. Art Sitkowski has already been named the starter but he struggled last week. Peters could certainly relieve him if he struggles again should he be available.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia, Illinois hoping early kickoff not a problem

Coach Bronco Mendenhall hopes an early start time for Virginia's game against Illinois this weekend won't affect his Cavaliers much because they practice early, too

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Labeled GTD Peters (shoulder) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against Virginia but Artur Sitkowski is the team's starter for the contest as it currently stands, Jerem...

Impact Given Sitkowski's struggles last week, Peters could be in line to take over the starting duties once he's healthy, but it doesn't sound like he will be 100 percent for Saturday's contest even if he is cleared. It's possible there will be a change to Peters under center, but it sounds like Sitkowski is being prepared as the starter at the moment and that should be assumed unless there is word to the contrary.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still not cleared for contact Peters (shoulder) will start doing regular practice drills but he hasn't been cleared for contact yet, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact After suffering a shoulder injury in his team's season opener against Nebraska, Peters missed Saturday's game against UTSA and is considered doubtful for Illinois' matchup with Virginia. If Peters is unable to play, Artur Sitkowski could receive the start again.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in full uniform Peters (shoulder) isn't in full uniform for Saturday's game against UTSA, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Although Peters is in his jersey Saturday, he'll be unavailable as he continues to deal with a shoulder injury. Artur Sitkowski will start for the Illini.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois hosts dangerous UTSA, eager to go 2-0 under Bielema

New Illinois coach Bret Bielema took the first step last week toward restoring relevance to a tired football program by beating favored Nebraska in an early Big Ten conference matc...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unlikely to play Saturday Peters (shoulder) is expected to miss Saturday's game against UTSA, Nico Haeflinger of FOX Illinois reports.

Impact Peters suffered an apparent shoulder injury during Saturday's opener and had a sling on his arm in the second half of the contest. It's not a huge surprise that he's in line to miss Saturday's contest, which would open the door for Artur Sitkowski to start his first game in an Illini uniform.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois fends off Nebraska in 30-22 season-opening win

Under a new coach, with fans packed into the stands for the first time since 2019 and its backup quarterback at the helm, Illinois beat Nebraska 30-22 to kick off the 2021 college...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to bet college football Week 0

College football season is finally here, and Sammy P has some advice on a Week 0 contest between Nebraska and Illinois.

AUGUST 28, 2021

Done for day Peters is in street clothes with his arm in a sling during the second half of Saturday's game against Nebraska, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact So ends Peters' day as he will not return due to an apparent left arm or shoulder injury. He left at the end of the first quarter after being driven to the ground on a sack. Artur Sitkowski has taken over quarterback duties and could be called upon to do so moving forward should Peters miss extended time.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carted back to locker room Peters (undisclosed) was carted back to the locker room in the first quarter of Saturday's game, per the FOX broadcast.

Impact The senior quarterback was slung down onto his non-throwing shoulder for a sack and was replaced by Artur Sitkowski. Peters initially went to the sideline injury tent but has since gone back to the locker room. His status for the remainder of Saturday's game is unclear.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bielema makes Illini debut; Huskers' Frost faces key season

The Nebraska-Illinois game in Champaign has major implications for both programs even though both have mostly finished at or near the bottom of the Big Ten West in recent years

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Given starting nod for opener Head coach Brett Bielema on Monday officially labeled Peters the starter for the season opener versus Nebraska, Nico Haeflinger of FOX Illinios reports.

Impact Peters figured to b the heavy favorite to land the starting gig for Illinois but has not officially landed the job under his new head coach. He'll look to turn things around after a lackluster 2020 campaign that saw him replaced on multiple occasions due to poor play.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Illini turn to Bret Bielema to keep building in Big Ten

Illinois opens its season Aug. 28 against Nebraska

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohio State among 5 Big Ten teams auditioning quarterbacks

Nine of the 14 Big Ten football teams appear set at quarterback heading into the fall

APRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Illini coach Bielema says he doesn't want to wait to win

New Illinois football coach Bret Bielema says he wants to build a team that can win right away

JANUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quarterback Peters to return for 3rd season at Illinois CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters will return for a third season with the Illini and play for new coach Bret Bielem...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Quarterback Peters to return for 3rd season at Illinois

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters will return for a third season with the Illini and play for new coach Bret Bielema

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Porter leads way as No. 15 Northwestern runs over Illinois

Cam Porter ran for a career-high 142 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 15 Northwestern tuned up for the Big Ten championship game by beating Illinois 28-10

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Northwestern seeks win over Illini before Big Ten title game

Northwestern hosts Illinois in the regular-season finale on Saturday, then turns its attention toward the conference championship game against No. 3 Ohio State in Indianapolis on D...

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 24 Iowa scores 35 straight to beat Illinois 35-21

Spencer Petras threw three touchdown passes and No. 24 Iowa scored 35 straight points after trailing by two touchdowns early and beat Illinois 35-21

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 24 Iowa taking nothing for granted against Illinois

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz is taking nothing for granted in his team's visit to Illinois on Saturday

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 3 Ohio State goes on the road to face revitalized Illini

No. 3 Ohio State (4-0) goes on the road for first time in nearly a month to face Illinois (2-3) in Champaign

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS