The Illinois Fighting Illini look like one of the best teams in college football after three weeks. Head coach Bret Bielema's approach to leading his team has inspired dominance. However, his first test of the year is on Saturday night with a road game against the Indiana Hoosiers. Unfortunately, it does not look like defensive back Xavier Scott is going to take the field, either.
Scott suffered an injury during the Fighting Illini's 38-0 win over the Western Michigan Broncos in Week 3. He left the game with an ankle issue and did not return. The senior has done everything he could to recover from the injury, but is running out of time to take the field on Saturday night. According to Illini Inquirer reporter Joey Wagner, Scott's head coach is not optimistic .
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