The Illinois depth chart listed Ferguson as the No. 1 running back. Against Charleston Southern, the Illini had 114 yards rushing with center Graham Pocic sidelined with a knee injury.

"I feel OK with the run game," said co-offensive coordinator Chris Beatty. "We have to get Graham Pocic back. He's a big cog. Josh Ferguson is a big cog. We've got other guys who need to step up, too."

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