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Katin HouserQB · 244 pass yds · 16 TD
Aidan LaugheryRB · 68 rush yds · 3 TD
Ca’Lil ValentineRB · 45 rush yds · 1 TD
Collin DixonWR · 101 rec yds · 12 TD
Hudson ClementWR · 64 rec yds · 0 TD
Brayden TrimbleWR · 23 rec yds · 1 TDIllinois Fighting Illini player stats
Passing
| Player | Pos | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Cmp% | Rush yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katin Houser | QB | 8 | 244.4 | 2.00 | 0.63 | 64% | 16.0 |
| Michael Clayton II | QB | 2 | 73.5 | 1.50 | 0.00 | 64% | -6.5 |
| Carson Boyd | QB | 3 | 1.7 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 100% | 12.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | G | Carries | Rush yds | Rec | Rec yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Laughery | RB | 9 | 11.1 | 68.3 | 1.3 | 9.1 | 0.33 |
| Ca’Lil Valentine | RB | 5 | 10.0 | 45.0 | 0.6 | 9.2 | 0.20 |
| Javari Barnett | RB | 6 | 4.5 | 30.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.33 |
| Jordan Anderson | RB | 8 | 5.6 | 24.9 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.38 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | G | Rec | Rec yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Dixon | WR | 9 | 7.4 | 100.6 | 1.33 |
| Hudson Clement | WR | 8 | 4.5 | 64.4 | 0.00 |
| Ty Robinson | WR | 7 | 1.9 | 24.7 | 0.43 |
| Brayden Trimble | WR | 9 | 2.6 | 22.6 | 0.11 |
| Eddie Kasper | WR | 1 | 1.0 | 7.0 | 0.00 |
| Jershaun Newton | WR | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.00 |
| Maurice Smith Jr. | TE | 1 | 1.0 | 15.0 | 0.00 |
| Kaden Feagin | TE | 6 | 1.7 | 13.8 | 0.00 |
| Davin Stoffel | TE | 3 | 1.0 | 12.7 | 0.00 |
| Christian Abney | TE | 5 | 1.2 | 7.2 | 0.20 |
Per game, 2026 season. Tap a column to sort.
Illinois Fighting Illini results
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Winning or losing margin, 9 games.
| Week | Opponent | Result | Top performer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7 | vs NEB | W 11 | Collin Dixon 129 rec yds, 2 TD | Game page |
| Oct 31 | at MD | W 3 | Katin Houser 223 pass yds, 1 TD | Game page |
| Oct 24 | vs ORE | W 11 | Aidan Laughery 123 rush yds, 1 TD | Game page |
| Oct 10 | at MSU | W 1 | Katin Houser 194 pass yds, 2 TD | |
| Oct 3 | vs PUR | L 7 | Katin Houser 225 pass yds, 42 rush yds, 2 TD | |
| Sep 26 | at OSU | L 23 | Katin Houser 263 pass yds, 1 TD | |
| Sep 19 | vs SIU | W 38 | Collin Dixon 131 rec yds, 2 TD | |
| Sep 12 | vs DUKE | L 4 | Collin Dixon 166 rec yds, 3 TD | |
| Sep 4 | vs UAB | W 19 | Katin Houser 182 pass yds, 29 rush yds, 4 TD |
9 games this season.
Illinois Fighting Illini defense
| Per game | ILL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points allowed | 23.0 | 53rd of 136 |
| Total yards allowed | 370.3 | 77th of 136 |
| Passing yards allowed | 240.4 | 111th of 136 |
| Rushing yards allowed | 129.9 | 52nd of 136 |
| Passing TDs allowed | 1.4 | 72nd of 136 |
| Rushing TDs allowed | 1.2 | 49th of 136 |
| Sacks | 1.2 | 109th of 136 |
| Interceptions | 0.3 | 120th of 136 |
What the Illinois Fighting Illini allow by position
| Against | Allowed a game | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterbacks | 234.2 pass yards 106th of 136 | 1.4 pass tds 75th of 136 | 15.6 rush yards 32nd of 136 |
| Running backs | 110.9 rush yards 68th of 136 | 0.9 rush tds 69th of 136 | 28.9 rec yards 104th of 136 |
| Wide receivers | 170.0 rec yards 94th of 136 | 13.4 receptions 103rd of 136 | 1.0 rec tds 74th of 136 |
| Tight ends | 41.6 rec yards 111th of 136 | 4.7 receptions 133rd of 136 | 0.0 rec tds 3rd of 136 |
Ranks of the 136 FBS teams: for anything allowed, 1st allows the fewest; for sacks and interceptions, 1st has the most.
Illinois Fighting Illini depth chart
| Pos | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Katin Houser 239 pass yds | Luke Altmyer 197 pass yds | Michael Clayton II 74 pass yds |
| RB | Aidan Laughery 69 rush yds | Ca’Lil Valentine 45 rush yds | Jordan Anderson 33 rush yds |
| WR | Hank Beatty 35 rec yds | Jershaun Newton 5 rec yds | Collin Dixon 95 rec yds |
| TE | Maurice Smith Jr. 15 rec yds | Tanner Arkin 17 rec yds | Davin Stoffel 16 rec yds |
| K | Ethan Moczulski | – | – |
Offense; yards are per game this season.
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Updated November 9, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Illinois Fighting Illini record?
6-3 in 2026, 4-1 in the last 5: 4-2 at home and 2-1 away.
Who is the Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback?
Katin Houser, averaging 244.4 passing yards a game with 16 touchdowns over 8 games.
How good is the Illinois Fighting Illini defense?
They allow 23.0 points a game, 53rd of 136 in FBS, 240.4 passing yards (111th of 136) and 129.9 rushing yards (52nd of 136).
When do the Illinois Fighting Illini play next?
Away at the UCLA Bruins, Fri, Nov 13, 9:00 PM ET.