Illinois football could be on the verge of a major defensive upgrade. With the secondary hit hard by departures, the Illini are hosting standout corner Hasaan Sykes from Western Carolina. Sykes racked up 49 tackles, five pass deflections, and three interceptions last season—numbers that would instantly boost Illinois’ defense. After back-to-back bowl wins and a top-25 recruiting class, landing Sykes would keep the momentum rolling. If he commits, expect him to compete for a starting spot right away. What do you think—could Sykes be the game-changer Illinois needs in the Big Ten? #Sports #Football #IllinoisFootball