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Illinois Football Signs North Carolina Transfer Punter/Kicker Lucas Osada

Illinois Football Signs North Carolina Transfer Punter/Kicker Lucas Osada

Illinois coach Bret Bielema already has a placekicker. David Olano converted 17 of his 20 field-goal attempts – including all 11 tries inside 40 yards – as a sophomore in 2024, and his position as the Illini's go-to-guy on standard field-goal tries and extra points is secure.

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