Valentine (undisclosed) is out for the rest of the 2026 season, per Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette.
Analysis:Appearing on a postgame radio show, Illini head coach Bret Bielema revealed that his tailback Valentine, who was carted to the locker room in the loss to Purdue, is out for the season. It's a tough blow to an Illinois offense that certainly didn't need any more setbacks. Now, Aidan Laughery and Jordan Anderson should be poised to lead the way on the ground in Champaign.
