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Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 23
Illinois' Xavier Scott to Undergo Surgery: What Does It Mean for the Illini?

Illinois' Xavier Scott to Undergo Surgery: What Does It Mean for the Illini?

The impact of Illinois defensive back Xavier Scott was never felt more than in his absence last Saturday against Indiana. Although the Illini secondary was decimated throughout the game due to injury (and a Miles Scott targeting-induced ejection), it had been getting carved up long before any active players began exiting the contest.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 13
Illinois Football 2025 Scouting Report: Safety Miles Scott

Illinois Football 2025 Scouting Report: Safety Miles Scott

Illinois on SI is delivering scouting reports for each of the key players on the Illini football team's 2025 roster. Below, we present our breakdown of Illini senior safety Miles Scott.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Armchair Illini / October 4

Illinois Football: Highlighting the rebound of the defensive backfield

Corey Parker’s defensive backs outperforming expectations is undoubtedly a welcome surprise for Illinois Football. Through just 5 games, Aaron Henry’s secondary has hauled in 7 interceptions.

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Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 10, 2024

Illinois Regrets Waiting So Long To Switch Miles Scott From WR To DB

Illinois coach Bret Bielema has often praised defensive back Miles Scott this season. It was two years ago when he made the switch from wide receiver to defensive back.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 9, 2024

Illinois DB's Xavier and Miles Scott 'Always Competing' On Turnover-Hungry Defense

For Illinois defensive backs Xavier and Miles Scott, the roommate duo is just getting warmed up. Saturday night's 23-17 Illini victory against then-No.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 9, 2024

Illinois Upset Causes 'Rushed' Emotion For Scott Roommates, Luke Altmyer

Illinois' 23-17 upset against then-No. 19 Kansas last Saturday was part of a slew of unexpected outcomes across Week 2. For a program still seeking long-term success, it meant everything to quarterback Luke Altmyer and defensive backs Miles and Xavier Scott.

College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 3, 2024
Illini Defense Leaves Everything on the Field During Season Opener

Illini Defense Leaves Everything on the Field During Season Opener

The Illini's victory over Eastern Illinois on Thursday was just as much about the defense as it was the offense. Miles Scott had two of the four turnovers for the Illini, an interception and a forced fumble.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 30, 2024
Illini DB Miles Scott Has Huge Defensive Impact In Season-Opener

Illini DB Miles Scott Has Huge Defensive Impact In Season-Opener

The Fighting Illini defense was dominant in the 45-0 victory against Eastern Illinois. Not only did they get the shutout, they forced four turnovers. Junior defensive back and team captain Miles Scott was responsible for two.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 31, 2024
Illinois' Miles Scott Feels Fully Adjusted To Playing In Secondary

Illinois' Miles Scott Feels Fully Adjusted To Playing In Secondary

Illinois safety Miles Scott cringes at the thought of last year's game film. He feels he was that bad his first year of playing defense after switching from wide receiver last spring.

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