Illinois Fighting Illini running back Javari Barnett was carted off the field after suffering a leg injury during the team's game against the Maryland Terrapins on October 31, 2026, at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland.
The injury occurred when Barnett, wearing number 24, was tackled by Maryland linebacker Daniel Wingate. He was subsequently removed from the field on a medical cart.
No further details on the severity of the injury or Barnett's status were immediately available.
