Ashton Hollins News, Rumors, Updates - Georgia Southern Eagles

Will miss rest of season Hollins (shoulder) is out for the rest of the season, according to the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact The loss of Hollins is a substantial one for Georgia Southern, as the wideout had 14 catches for 202 yards and two scores in his first three appearances of the season. The absence of the senior wideout means Alex Taylor, Andre Greene and Peyton Plott as players who will get more snaps and targets going forward.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Houston Hollins (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game against Houtson, per Zach Fox.

Impact Hollins was spotted wearing street clothes and will be unavailable against Penn State. A previous report mentioned that the wideout was scheduled for an MRI for his injured shoulder, though there's been no indication of an official timeline. He's been a reliable target this season, hauling in 14 receptions for 202 yards and three touchdowns in three games. He will aim to return against Coastal Carolina next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

MRI scheduled for shoulder Hollins is expected to have undergone an MRI for his injured shoulder, Zach Fox of WTOC reports.

Impact Back in Week 3, Hollins left Georgia Southern's game at Jacksonville State in the fourth quarter. The injury to his left shoulder explains why, and an MRI was scheduled for Monday. After beginning his 2026 season with 13 receptions for 203 yards and two touchdowns across as many games, Hollins will be one whose injury status is greatly worth monitoring as GSU's team prepares for Week 4 against Houston.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Catches touchdown in win Hollins logged five receptions (on nine targets) for 97 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 22-7 defeat to Clemson.

Impact Hollins led the Eagles in receiving on Saturday and hauled in their lone score when he connected with quarterback Max Johnson on a 42-yard score. Through two games, Hollins has recorded 13 catches, 203 yards and two touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Backup QB Tait Reynolds leads 5 scoring drives as Clemson defeats Georgia Southern 22-7

Freshman Tait Reynolds took over for an injured Christopher Vizzina at quarterback in the first quarter and threw for 178 yards and led five scoring drives as Clemson defeated Geor...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Big day in win Hollins recorded eight receptions (on 11 targets) for 106 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-0 win over Charleston Southern.

Impact Hollins turned in a game-high 106 yards in the win on Saturday. Quarterback Max Johnson found Hollins for a 57-yard score in the first quarter.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson throws for 281 yards and Georgia Southern defeats Charleston Southern 31-0

Max Johnson threw for 281 yards, three Eagles scored rushing touchdowns, and Georgia Southern cruised past FCS member Charleston Southern 31-0 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Commits to Georgia Southern Hollins (transfer portal) has committed to joining Georgia Souther for the 2026 season, Talon Talk GS reports.

Impact Hollins joins his new team after spending the previous three seasons at Illinois. The junior wide receiver totaled four receptions for 108 yards and one touchdown across four appearances last season.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Hollins is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.

Impact As part of Illinois, Hollins logged three seasons. During two of them, he recorded at least 100 receiving yards despite fewer than 10 receptions. Hollins is a deep threat with two years of collegiate eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

'Stay ready so you don't have to get ready' Illinois wide receiver Ashton Hollins relied on his family, friends and faith to work through two shoulder surgeries last year to catch his...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Scores in blowout Hollins gathered in 2 of 3 targets for 41 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-0 win versus Western Michigan.

Impact Hollins connected with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a six-yard scoring strike in the fourth quarter, marking his first career touchdown with the Fighting Illini. The 6-foot-5 receiver recorded his first counting stats of the season against the Broncos, finishing with two catches for 41 yards and a score. Due to being buried on the depth chart, Hollins likely cannot be trusted to produce on a consistent basis.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LIVE! No. 9 Illinois 31, Western Michigan 0 | 9:49 Q4 Ashton Hollins' first career touchdown reception increases Illini lead; Illinois continues to roll in the fourth quarter

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Productive in practice Hollins (shoulder) was active in practice and looked particularly good in Wednesday's session, according to Jeremy Warner of 247Sports.com.

Impact The wideout was active and caught several passes from quarterback Ethan Hampton. He figures to be a depth piece in the receiving room, though, so he's not expected to play a big role in fantasy.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for spring, probable for summer Hollins (shoulder) is out for the spring but probable for the summer, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Hollins underwent surgery for both shoulders, but their procedures are not expected to affect his summer availability for Illinois. Wagner's announcement suggests Hollins has just enough time to get himself ingratiated into the 2025 Illini's system.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in 2024 Hollins (undisclosed) has been ruled out for the remainder of 2024, per the Big 10 availability report.

Impact Hollins caught a pair of passes in Week 1 but hasn't logged a reception since. He'll be shut down for the remainder of 2024 for undisclosed reasons.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Johnson throws for 281 yards and Georgia Southern defeats Charleston Southern 31-0