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Cleared to return Goda (lower body) has been cleared to return and figures to be ready to roll come Friday night against Nebraska, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Goda hasn't played since the opener against Eastern Illinois, where he logged one catch for 18 yards. The tight end has been on the precipice of returning from injury, but has yet to see the field since Week 1. Now, he should be good to go for a big time showdown in Lincoln on Friday night.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Goda (lower body) will not play Saturday versus Central Michigan.

Impact There was optimism earlier in the week that Goda could suit up Saturday, but his injury will keep him out for another week. His next chance to suit up is Friday at Nebraska.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Goda (lower body) could return for Saturday's game against Central Michigan, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Goda recorded one catch for 18 yards in Week 1 and was sidelined for the Week 2 matchup. The next few days will be key to determine whether Goda will be available for this upcoming contest, or if he'll be forced to sit out another week.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Goda (lower body) could return for Saturday's game against Central Michigan, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Goda recorded one catch for 18 yards in Week 1 and was sidelined for the Week 2 matchup. The next few days will be key to determining whether Goda will be available for this upcoming contest or if he'll be forced to sit out another week. Even if he's deemed fit and available, though, he's not expected to play a prominent role in Illinois' passing attack.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Goda (lower body) won't play Saturday against Kansas.

Impact Goda made one catch for 18 yards in Week 1, though he'll be sidelined in Week 2. Goda will look to return next week when Illinois hosts Central Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Jayhawks Goda is dealing with a soft tissue injury and is questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Kansas, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Head coach Bret Bielema also stated the Goda, "may be a game-time decision," signifying towards Saturday being the day the tight end is cleared or not. Goda logged one catch for 18 yards in Illinois' 15-13 loss in Week 1 against Iowa.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE