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Jayshon Platt's availability for Illinois opening game in doubt

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:46 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Jayshon Platt's availability for Illinois opening game in doubt

Summary

Illinois wide receiver Jayshon Platt is doubtful for the season opener against UAB on September 3. During the team’s final training camp practice, Platt remained sidelined due to an undisclosed injury. Head coach Bret Bielema mentioned that there is uncertainty about when Platt will return, potentially missing multiple weeks. Hudson Clement has returned from concussion protocol, providing some relief to the receiver corps, which also faces depth challenges due to other injuries. Freshman Nate Cichy has impressed coaches in camp, potentially earning a significant role in Platt's absence.

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Status Watch

•Jayshon Platt is doubtful for Illinois' opener against UAB.
•Platt's injury status remains uncertain, could miss multiple weeks.
•Hudson Clement is cleared from concussion protocol.
•Freshman Nate Cichy has performed well in training camp.
•Illinois faces depth challenges with other injury concerns.

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2:46 PMYahoo Sports — Notes: Platt doubtful for season opener

What they're saying

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Aug. 26—CHAMPAIGN — Jayshon Platt was one of five wide receivers in green jerseys during the Illinois football team's final training camp practice this past Saturday at Gies Memorial Stadium. Not all green jerseys are created equal, of course, with those wide receivers' availability in practice defined by their injury. Hudson Clement, who is now fully cleared from concussion protocol, took ...
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