Fresno St will be without their top running back against Illinois

The Bulldogs will be without their top runner tonight against Illinois. Sophomore Robbie Rouse, who has 1,097 yards and eight touchdowns, suffered a rib cage injury in last Saturday's win against Idaho. His status for Fresno State's bowl game is in doubt.

The Bulldogs also will be without starting cornerback Desia Dunn and backup offensive lineman Andrew Jackson.

"We've got a lot of guys out right now," Hill said. "But this team has been resilient all year."

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