CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois finds itself in need of a new kicker this season, but the battle is on between a second-year vet and a returner to Champaign.
Ethan Moczulski is back with Illinois after one season at Washington, specializing in kickoffs for his home state team. In 2024 with the Illini, he set a school record with a 59-yard field goal against Central Michigan.
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Junior kicker Lucas Osada returns to the team after redshirting the 2025 season, making three kickoffs including two in the Music City Bowl.
Special teams coordinator Chris Hurd said the two are both proving themselves in fall
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