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College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 25

Bret Bielema Shares Illini Injury Updates, 'Funny' Xavier Scott Post-Surgery Moment

It was no secret that Illinois’ defense was hurting in a bad way last Saturday against Indiana – in every sense of the word. The 63 points yielded to the Hoosiers was painful, but no less concerning was the plethora of injuries suffered across the Illini secondary during the game – especially with star defensive back Xavier Scott already missing.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 23

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.

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College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 23

Illinois May Lose All-Big Ten Defender For Remainder of the Year

Illinois’ season started incredibly. The Fighting Illini looked as if they were going to be one of the top at-large bids from the Big Ten. Then, Indiana ran through them with very little resistance.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 22

Illinois’ star DB Xavier Scott to miss extended time after surgery

The Illinois football team opened the season with plenty of momentum, racing to a 2-0 start behind a balanced roster and the steady leadership of head coach Bret Bielema.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 20

IU football vs. Illinois injury report: Punter McCarthy back for Hoosiers, Illinni CB Scott out

Indiana starting punter Mitch McCarthy is back for the Big Ten opener. Meanwhile, Illinois First Team All-Big Ten cornerback Xavier Scott is out. Those are the headlines as the undefeated squads get set to face off in a top-20 battle.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 18

Illinois standout CB Xavier Scott (foot) likely out vs. Indiana

Illinois standout cornerback Xavier Scott will likely sit out Saturday's Big Ten contest at No. 19 Indiana due to a right foot injury. Fighting Illini coach Bret Bielema said Thursday that Scott was seeking a second opinion on the foot and ankle.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 12

Illinois Football 2025 Scouting Report: Defensive Back Xavier 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 defensive back Xavier Scott.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / EasySportz / August 11

2025 Illinois Fighting Illini Football Season Preview: Can Illinois Be A Playoff Team?

The Illinois Fighting Illini enter the 2025 season with high expectations under head coach Bret Bielema in his fifth year, building on a breakthrough 10-win campaign in 2024 that included a Citrus Bowl victory over South Carolina.