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Illini safety Miles Scott rises from walk-on to a captain of the defense

Nick Kane

Staff Writer

Champaign, IL – The Illinois defense has become one of the Big Ten’s most improved units in 2024, and no player represents the resurgence than safety Miles Scott. A former walk-on wide receiver fro...

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