Pat Bryant Injury Report: Latest update on Illinois' WR ahead of week 10 clash against Minnesota

Pat Bryant is a key part of the Illinois Fighting Illini offense. With the senior wide receiver, the Fighting Illini have compiled a 6-2 record entering Week 10 of the 2024 college football season.

Hence, let's examine Pat Bryant's availability for his team's Week 10 clash with the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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Pat Bryant's injury report

According to Sports Illustrated, Pat Bryant is in the concussion protocol. The tall and versatile wide receiver suffered a hard hit in last week's loss to the Oregon Ducks, and he was immediately sent to the concussion protocol as a result.

Furthermore, Illinois coach Bret Bielema hinted at a Thursday press conference that Bryant will be a game-time decision on Saturday. He said:

"I'm still determining where it's going to land, but on Saturday, we will make some final decisions. Obviously, some key guys got injured during the Oregon fixture. They've been rather limited in their comeback. Plus, according to the Big Ten policy, we will send out the two-hour report beforehand, and we will let it roll."

Hence, Bryant's participation in Week 10 is being viewed as a coin toss. He must pass a late fitness test to feature against a defensively sound Minnesota team.

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How have Pat Bryant and the Illinois Fighting Illini performed this season?

Pat Bryant is having a thoroughly impressive senior season. The Jacksonville-born pass catcher has amassed 34 catches, 510 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. He leads his program in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in 2024.

Bryant led the Illinois Fighting Illini in receiving yards in five of eight games in 2024. He's Luke Altmyer's most trusted weapon and a solid contributor to the team's pass-heavy offense.

The Fighting Illini are having a top-notch campaign under coach Bret Bielema. The team has amassed a 6-2 stat line and is ranked in the Top 25 by AP in their latest rankings leading up to Week 10 against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.