Illinois Fighting Illini (2-2)

Head Coach: Donald Buck

Big Ten ( West Division )
TeamWLPctPFPAHomeRoadConfDivStr
Minnesota Golden Gophers31.750131881-12-00-00-0L1
Nebraska Cornhuskers31.750129610-13-00-00-0L1
Illinois Fighting Illini22.500113810-22-00-00-0L2
Iowa Hawkeyes22.500109952-00-20-10-0L1
Wisconsin Badgers11.50051501-10-00-00-0W1
Purdue Boilermakers11.50040370-11-00-00-0L1
Northwestern Wildcats12.333741001-20-00-00-0L1

Team News
Offseason 2027: Nathan Dickerson has decided to transfer.
Offseason 2027: Henry Howe has decided to transfer.

Injuries
PlayerPosInjuryDuration
Gibson, F.CPatella TendinitisDoubtful
Guthrie, W.WRConcussionOut (4-6 weeks)

Team Transactions
Week 1, 2028: Kyle Forster - LB (4 Star / Rank: 50) transferred from Ohio State to Illinois Fighting Illini
Week 1, 2028: Robt Bell - T (3 Star / Rank: 988) transferred from Western Michigan to Illinois Fighting Illini
Week 4, 2028: Neil Paulsen - DE (3 Star / Rank: 380) committed to Illinois Fighting Illini
Week 4, 2028: William Collier - FS (4 Star / Rank: 269) committed to Illinois Fighting Illini
Week 4, 2028: Corey Soria - QB (3 Star / Rank: 598) committed to Illinois Fighting Illini
Week 5, 2028: Aaron Malcolm - CB (3 Star / Rank: 430) committed to Illinois Fighting Illini
Week 5, 2028: Marc Nelms - TE (3 Star / Rank: 678) committed to Illinois Fighting Illini

Team Stats
Pts (Cnf/Lea)Yds (Cnf/Lea)Rush (Cnf/Lea)Pass (Cnf/Lea)
Offense28.2 (9/66)282.2 (14/123)117.5 (10/112)164.8 (14/109)
Defense20.2 (8/32)398.2 (12/86)212.2 (13/112)186.0 (11/47)

Individual Leaders
PassingAttCmpYdsTD
Alonso, C.125596594
RushingCarYdsAvgTD
House, A.722453.40
ReceivingRecYdsAvgTD
Baskin, D.1220517.10

Schedule
WeekOpponentResult
1@Miami (FL) Hurricanes (1-2)W 27-7
2@SMU Mustangs (1-3)W 44-20
3Mississippi State Bulldogs (3-1)L 27-22
4Stanford Cardinal (3-0)L 27-20
5@Purdue Boilermakers (1-1) 
6Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-1) 
7Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) 
8BYE 
9@Iowa Hawkeyes (2-2) 
10@Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0) 
11Northwestern Wildcats (1-2) 
12BYE 
13@Wisconsin Badgers (1-1) 
14Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-1) 
15BYE 
16BYE 

Active Roster
PlayerPosYearOvrStrAgiArmIntAccTckSpeHndPBlRBlKDiKAcEnd
Alonso, C.QBFr957109716111118
Brown, D.QBJr85687819411117
Hairston, V.QBFr (RS)84479924211118
Straub, M.QBSr (RS)75677627311118
Brantley, R.RBSr871026147542118
Cash, M.RBSo977241410842116
Gilbert, B.RBFr97915348724118
House, A.RBFr9710363496441110
McConnell, S.RBJr97925439644117
Barfield, P.FBSr87517137556118
Samples, J.FBJr87715149546118
Angelo, J.GSr (RS)86518126188116
Barkley, D.GSr88518154197117
Coffin, J.GFr89417124168116
Gilliam, E.GFr99417155298118
Matlock, P.GFr98517157278118
Watson, R.GSo98516146199117
Bell, R.TSr (RS)86315125198116
Fincher, J.TSr99418156187117
Garcia, D.TJr87718146388118
Johnson, I.TSo99717146289117
Meade, D.TSr87617125389118
Polanco, F.TSr910518145188118
Alger, S.CSo98517157288117
Gibson, F.CSo810316134198116
Larson, G.CSo (RS)87318154178117
Smith, M.CFr67618164166115
Chase, R.TESr87617135956117
Fulmer, D.TEFr85617156854117
Johnson, J.TESr96816147854117
Ray, R.TEFr84814159836116
Williams, J.TEFr86616157736117
Ash, M.WRFr96916129832119
Baskin, D.WRFr95917149922119
Blake, F.WRFr83915128724119
Guthrie, W.WRFr96915148924116
Lyons, P.WRFr86815139632118
Monroe, M.WRFr9510181279341110
Quintero, G.WRSo839171171031118
Ryan, J.WRFr96915149814118
Schoonover, R.WRFr86915128633119
Shaw, J.WRJr85816148934117
Forbes, R.CBJr94816158711119
Gilson, C.CBSr96717159611116
Hernandez, J.CBFr75616138511117
Hooper, J.CBSr (RS)85815138511116
Irons, R.CBJr86916147411116
Moyer, J.CBJr86817148511118
Sharp, C.CBJr85715159511119
Carpenter, J.LBSr97815187411117
Craven, J.LBFr97918187411119
Forster, K.LBFr (RS)97817188411117
Hartman, D.LBFr (RS)87617168311116
Haugen, S.LBSo85917188511119
Hill, E.LBSr (RS)86818167311118
Palmer, D.LBFr86516188411117
Rodriguez, R.LBSo97617188511117
Smith, C.LBFr97716198411118
Beatty, C.DTSo88515156511116
Burrows, T.DTSo77516156411116
Carney, F.DTSo78513145411117
Fontenot, L.DTFr78715155311116
Hayes, G.DTSr (RS)89616147311116
Morris, J.DTSr (RS)76515185511116
Rivera, W.DTSo99716165411115
Shaw, F.DTSo98517175311115
Blevins, D.DESo88514176311117
Burnett, M.DESo98615177511116
Farmer, D.DEJr98716167411118
Holland, R.DESr (RS)98717158211117
Mattox, G.DESo (RS)87515166311118
Pettis, M.DESr (RS)87716166411117
Ward, U.DESr (RS)96817168311117
White, V.DESr (RS)87418148111117
Garvey, K.FSSo86815168511118
Guerin, R.FSJr87715188511117
Hamby, J.FSSr96716189611117
Ashe, A.SSJr74915156711119
Chavez, E.SSJr97917158711118
Holcombe, A.SSFr96916179611119
Sandberg, C.SSSo988151887111110
Lofton, G.KJr933271351111088
Marvin, A.KSr (RS)82517114311899
Baker, P.PFr (RS)844181351118910
Jaramillo, D.PSr (RS)93538126311998
Game Records
NameSeasonWeekTeamPlayerVersusRecord
Passing Attempts20251IllinoisLow, L.Navy44
Passing Completions20282IllinoisAlonso, C.SMU23
Pass Completion Pct20279IllinoisProsser, C.Nebraska75
Passing Interceptions202510IllinoisLow, L.Purdue3
Passing Yards20237IllinoisGibbons, E.Iowa420
Passing TDs20247IllinoisGibbons, E.Rutgers5
Passing Rating20247IllinoisGibbons, E.Rutgers284
Longest Pass202715IllinoisProsser, C.Northwestern92
Rush Attempts202713IllinoisMcConnell, S.Troy24
Rushing Yards20241IllinoisChildress, W.Colorado State186
Rushing TDs202615IllinoisChildress, W.Northwestern3
Longest Run202515IllinoisChildress, W.Northwestern75
Catches20237IllinoisNielsen, I.Iowa7
Receiving Yards20232IllinoisRichie, L.Clemson209
Receiving TDs20232IllinoisRichie, L.Clemson2
Longest Catch202715IllinoisShaw, J.Northwestern92
Fumbles202512IllinoisLow, L.Coastal Carolina3
Fumbles Lost20244IllinoisGibbons, E.Wisconsin2
Interceptions20255IllinoisTalley, E.Penn State2
Interception Return Yards20255IllinoisTalley, E.Penn State80
Tackles20235IllinoisPerez, A.Michigan13
Sacks20277IllinoisWard, U.Iowa4
Forced Fumbles20243IllinoisKaufman, R.Louisville2
Fumbles Recovered20243IllinoisLow, L.Louisville2
Fumble Return Yards20253IllinoisDowdy, H.Colorado State27
Defensive TDs20255IllinoisTalley, E.Penn State2
Punt Return Yards20265IllinoisChildress, W.Maryland168
Punt Return TDs202711IllinoisMcConnell, S.Oregon1
Longest Punt Return20265IllinoisChildress, W.Maryland88
Kickoff Return Yards202710IllinoisMcConnell, S.Penn State133
Kickoff Return TDs202310IllinoisNielsen, I.Nebraska1
Longest Kickoff Return202710IllinoisMcConnell, S.Penn State108
FG Attempted202612IllinoisMarvin, A.Coastal Carolina5
FG Made20251IllinoisMarvin, A.Navy4
Longest FG202512IllinoisMarvin, A.Coastal Carolina55
XP Attempted20247IllinoisRossi, S.Rutgers6
XP Made20247IllinoisRossi, S.Rutgers6
FG Pct20232IllinoisRossi, S.Clemson100
XP Pct20231IllinoisRossi, S.Missouri100
Punt Average202311IllinoisPickett, S.Wisconsin60.2
Punt Yards20277IllinoisJaramillo, D.Iowa575
Longest Punt20231IllinoisPickett, S.Missouri68
Tackles For Loss20257IllinoisMontgomery, J.Minnesota5
Pancakes20264IllinoisMeade, D.Wisconsin15
Sacks Allowed20256IllinoisMercer, T.Maryland4

Season Records
NameSeasonTeamPlayerRecord
Passing Attempts2024IllinoisGibbons, E.325
Passing Completions2024IllinoisGibbons, E.166
Pass Completion Pct2024IllinoisGibbons, E.51.1
Passing Interceptions2025IllinoisLow, L.9
Passing Yards2024IllinoisGibbons, E.3468
Passing TDs2024IllinoisGibbons, E.30
Passing Rating2023IllinoisGibbons, E.169.6
Longest Pass2027IllinoisProsser, C.92
Rush Attempts2024IllinoisChildress, W.198
Rushing Yards2024IllinoisChildress, W.1328
Rushing TDs2024IllinoisChildress, W.9
Longest Run2025IllinoisChildress, W.75
Catches2024IllinoisNielsen, I.52
Receiving Yards2024IllinoisNielsen, I.1033
Receiving TDs2024IllinoisNielsen, I.10
Longest Catch2027IllinoisShaw, J.92
Fumbles2025IllinoisLow, L.10
Fumbles Lost2024IllinoisGibbons, E.6
Interceptions2023IllinoisLandrum, J.3
Interception Return Yards2025IllinoisTalley, E.89
Tackles2024IllinoisSturgeon, K.102
Sacks2027IllinoisWard, U.11
Forced Fumbles2027IllinoisWard, U.6
Fumbles Recovered2025IllinoisLow, L.5
Fumble Return Yards2025IllinoisDowdy, H.27
Defensive TDs2025IllinoisTalley, E.2
Punt Return Yards2026IllinoisChildress, W.538
Punt Return TDs2027IllinoisMcConnell, S.1
Longest Punt Return2026IllinoisChildress, W.88
Kickoff Return Yards2026IllinoisBest, S.724
Kickoff Return TDs2023IllinoisNielsen, I.1
Longest Kickoff Return2027IllinoisMcConnell, S.108
FG Attempted2026IllinoisKeel, J.24
FG Made2026IllinoisKeel, J.20
Longest FG2025IllinoisMarvin, A.55
XP Attempted2024IllinoisRossi, S.50
XP Made2024IllinoisRossi, S.47
FG Pct0N/AN/A0
XP Pct2024IllinoisRossi, S.94
Punt Average2026IllinoisPickett, S.48.3
Punt Yards2026IllinoisPickett, S.4681
Longest Punt2023IllinoisPickett, S.68
Tackles For Loss2024IllinoisDesantis, J.18
Pancakes2026IllinoisPolanco, F.93
Sacks Allowed2025IllinoisMercer, T.15

Bowl Records
NameSeasonTeamPlayerRecord
Passing Attempts2026IllinoisLow, L.24
Passing Completions2024IllinoisGibbons, E.11
Pass Completion Pct2024IllinoisGibbons, E.55
Passing Interceptions0N/AN/A0
Passing Yards2024IllinoisGibbons, E.309
Passing TDs2024IllinoisGibbons, E.2
Passing Rating2024IllinoisGibbons, E.217.8
Longest Pass2024IllinoisGibbons, E.84
Rush Attempts2026IllinoisChildress, W.17
Rushing Yards2024IllinoisChildress, W.72
Rushing TDs0N/AN/A0
Longest Run2026IllinoisBrantley, R.23
Catches2024IllinoisHardee, E.5
Receiving Yards2024IllinoisHardee, E.134
Receiving TDs2026IllinoisMedina, R.2
Longest Catch2024IllinoisHardee, E.84
Fumbles2024IllinoisHardee, E.2
Fumbles Lost2024IllinoisHardee, E.2
Interceptions2024IllinoisPerez, A.1
Interception Return Yards2024IllinoisPerez, A.10
Tackles2024IllinoisSturgeon, K.12
Sacks2026IllinoisHolland, R.1
Forced Fumbles2026IllinoisDowdy, H.1
Fumbles Recovered0N/AN/A0
Fumble Return Yards0N/AN/A0
Defensive TDs0N/AN/A0
Punt Return Yards2026IllinoisChildress, W.15
Punt Return TDs0N/AN/A0
Longest Punt Return2026IllinoisChildress, W.15
Kickoff Return Yards2026IllinoisBest, S.63
Kickoff Return TDs0N/AN/A0
Longest Kickoff Return2024IllinoisHamilton, S.34
FG Attempted2026IllinoisKeel, J.4
FG Made2026IllinoisKeel, J.4
Longest FG2026IllinoisKeel, J.38
XP Attempted2024IllinoisRossi, S.2
XP Made2024IllinoisRossi, S.2
FG Pct2026IllinoisKeel, J.100
XP Pct2024IllinoisRossi, S.100
Punt Average2026IllinoisPickett, S.49.7
Punt Yards2026IllinoisPickett, S.348
Longest Punt2026IllinoisPickett, S.63
Tackles For Loss2026IllinoisHolland, R.5
Pancakes2024IllinoisDasilva, R.6
Sacks Allowed2024IllinoisYoung, R.3

Career Records
NameSeasonTeamPlayerRecord
Passing Attempts2026IllinoisLow, L.557
Passing Completions2024IllinoisGibbons, E.276
Pass Completion Pct2024IllinoisGibbons, E.50.6
Passing Interceptions2026IllinoisLow, L.16
Passing Yards2024IllinoisGibbons, E.5855
Passing TDs2024IllinoisGibbons, E.52
Passing Rating2023IllinoisGibbons, E.169.6
Longest Pass2027IllinoisProsser, C.92
Rush Attempts2026IllinoisChildress, W.641
Rushing Yards2026IllinoisChildress, W.3079
Rushing TDs2026IllinoisChildress, W.21
Longest Run2025IllinoisChildress, W.75
Catches2027IllinoisDiaz, J.120
Receiving Yards2027IllinoisDiaz, J.2017
Receiving TDs2024IllinoisNielsen, I.17
Longest Catch2027IllinoisShaw, J.92
Fumbles2026IllinoisLow, L.21
Fumbles Lost2024IllinoisGibbons, E.9
Interceptions2025IllinoisTalley, E.7
Interception Return Yards2025IllinoisTalley, E.147
Tackles2026IllinoisPerez, A.311
Sacks2027IllinoisWard, U.18
Forced Fumbles2027IllinoisWard, U.6
Fumbles Recovered2026IllinoisLow, L.9
Fumble Return Yards2025IllinoisDowdy, H.27
Defensive TDs2025IllinoisTalley, E.3
Punt Return Yards2026IllinoisChildress, W.914
Punt Return TDs2027IllinoisMcConnell, S.1
Longest Punt Return2026IllinoisChildress, W.88
Kickoff Return Yards2025IllinoisNielsen, I.1495
Kickoff Return TDs2023IllinoisNielsen, I.1
Longest Kickoff Return2027IllinoisMcConnell, S.108
FG Attempted2027IllinoisMarvin, A.45
FG Made2027IllinoisMarvin, A.35
Longest FG2025IllinoisMarvin, A.55
XP Attempted2024IllinoisRossi, S.87
XP Made2024IllinoisRossi, S.84
FG Pct0N/AN/A0
XP Pct2024IllinoisRossi, S.96.6
Punt Average2023IllinoisPickett, S.47.5
Punt Yards2026IllinoisPickett, S.17013
Longest Punt2023IllinoisPickett, S.68
Tackles For Loss2026IllinoisMontgomery, J.45
Pancakes2025IllinoisGantt, M.206
Sacks Allowed2027IllinoisGurley, S.30

PositionCurrentMinimumFRSOJRSR
QB432011
RB532111
FB210011
TE523002
WR1058110
G633102
T630114
C421300
P211001
K210011
DT841502
DE830314
LB965202
CB731042
SS421120
FS320111

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