Ca’lil Valentine out for rest of 2026 season after injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 12:39 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Ca’lil Valentine will not play for the remainder of the 2026 season due to an injury sustained in the first quarter against Purdue. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema reported that the injury is significant and ruled out Valentine for the season. In 2026, Valentine had one rushing touchdown on 48 carries. He finished the previous season with 131 carries and 614 rushing yards. Further details on the injury have not been disclosed.
- •Ca’lil Valentine injured in first quarter against Purdue
- •Bret Bielema confirmed season-ending injury
- •Valentine had 48 carries and 1 touchdown this season
- •He rushed for 614 yards in the 2025 season
- •Illinois lost to Purdue 24-17
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Ca’lil Valentine to miss remainder of 2026 season after injury against Purdue
"CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Bret Bielema announced that Ca’lil Valentine will miss the rest of the season after exiting the Purdue game with an injury. Valentine left the game in the first quarter, and after the 24-17 loss Bret Bielema shared that while he did not have details about the injury, it would mean the […]
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