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Confirmed out for 2025 Forster (knee) is out for the duration of the 2025 season, per Illinois Football.

Impact Forster, a true freshman, was suspected to be out for the entire season after he sustained a knee injury in fall camp, and the Week 1 availability report confirms this. Illinois will rely on Aidan Laughery and Kaden Feagin in the backfield.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out for season Forster (knee) will likely miss the entire 2025 season due to an injury he suffered in fall camp, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Forster is most likely set to miss the entire season with a knee injury, however he will not undergo surgery. Even if the true freshman is able to return towards the end of the season, he will still likely sit out to preserve his redshirt eligibility.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE