M.J. Rivers
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Enters transfer portal
Rivers announced Saturday via his personal Twitter account that he has entered the transfer portal with the intention of leaving Illinois.
ANALYSIS
Rivers started three games early in the 2018 season, completing 63 percent of his passes for three touchdowns and one pick while averaging 140.7 yards per game. Eventually, those poor numbers led to his benching, although he did compete throughout the season and earn some reps later. The competition at quarterback should be tougher this season with players like Coran Taylor and Matt Robinson already on campus, as well as the team's interest in grad transfer Tommy Stevens. As such, Rivers is looking into outside opportunities and will look to move on to what he perceives to be a better situation.
Rivers started three games early in the 2018 season, completing 63 percent of his passes for three touchdowns and one pick while averaging 140.7 yards per game. Eventually, those poor numbers led to his benching, although he did compete throughout the season and earn some reps later. The competition at quarterback should be tougher this season with players like Coran Taylor and Matt Robinson already on campus, as well as the team's interest in grad transfer Tommy Stevens. As such, Rivers is looking into outside opportunities and will look to move on to what he perceives to be a better situation.
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Healthy, headed to bench
Rivers has recovered from the concussion he suffered last Saturday against Maryland, but he will return to a backup role behind A.J. Bush, Bob Asmussen of The News-Gazette reports.
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Enters concussion protocol
Rivers has entered concussion protocol following an early departure from Saturday's game against Maryland, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.
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Heads to locker room
Rivers went to the locker room during the first half of Saturday's game against Maryland, Jeremy Warner of 247 Sports reports.
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Starting against Maryland
Rivers is set to start Saturday against Maryland, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.
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Competing for starting gig?
Offensive coordinator Rod Smith said that Rivers "did enough to warrant an opportunity to see if he can come in and compete for the job," Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.
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