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CHAMPAIGN – Art Sitkowski will start as Illinois quarterback on Saturday in Virginia. Illini’s replacement remains in the lead with Brandon Peters still recovering from a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder (not thrown) suffered in the Week 0 opener against Nebraska.
Peters will travel to Charlottesville, Va., However, and may be available against the Cavaliers.
“Brandon Peters, as I said the other day, has been training with us all week and that will be a decision for the game,” Illinois coach Bret Bielema said Thursday afternoon. “But for now, Art will be our starting quarterback, but obviously the chance to get BP involved is exciting.”
Sitkowski replaced Peters in the first quarter of the Nebraska game and led Illinois to a 30-22 victory. He was back under center against Texas San Antonio, but couldn’t complete a final quarter that could have sent the game into overtime in the Roadrunners’ 37-30 win.
Sitkowski completed 34 of 57 passes for 390 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions. He also ran nine times for 37 yards after replacing Peters.
Gavin Good contributed to this report.
Scott Richey is a journalist covering college basketball at The News-Gazette. His email is [email protected], and you can follow him on Twitter (@srrichey).
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