Illini turn to Jeff George Jr. at quarterback

FILE – In this Sept. 15, 2017, file photo, Illinois quarterback Jeff George Jr. throws a pass as he is pressured by South Florida cornerback Mazzi Wilkins during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Tampa, Fla. With his team ranked last in the Big Ten in total offense and just 73 points through four games, coach Lovie Smith has made Jeff George Jr. the No. 1 quarterback nearly 30 years after his father ran the Illini offense on the way to becoming the top pick in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)