Sounds Like Michigan Will Be Facing A Backup QB This Weekend

Michigan’s defense likely won’t get a chance to face Brandon Peters this weekend. The Michigan transfer, who has been Illinois’ starting QB this year, went down with a concussion last weekend. It is expected that redshirt freshman Matt Robinson will get the nod:

Not a surprise here, but I expect Matt Robinson to start at quarterback against Michigan for @IlliniFootball. @UMichFootball #MGoBlue Asmussen | Robinson has earned UI’s trust https://t.co/WRhr6ak2Po via @news_gazette

— Bob Asmussen (@BobAsmussen) October 8, 2019