Illini Football Preseason: Coaches Poll #29, Roster Changes, James White Hire

Illinois football is ranked #29 in the preseason Coaches Poll, just outside the top 25. Fall camp opened with roster moves: WR Davon Grant medically ineligible, TE Tanner Hollinger out for season, position changes. James White hired as assistant RB coach. Underdog narrative persists. Orange Out vs Purdue Oct 3. Latest: Three-man race for backup QB behind Houser (Boyd, Clayton, Eisenmenger) with Bielema's camera/volume insight.