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Big outing vs. Huskers Dixon recorded eight receptions (on 16 targets) for 129 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 24-13 victory against Nebraska.

Impact Dixon was once again the focal point of the Illinois offense on Saturday, leading the team across the board in receptions and yards while tying a season-high 16 targets against Nebraska. The 6-foot-1 receiver connected with quarterback Katin Houser on touchdown tosses of three and six yards in the second and fourth quarters, respectively, building the Illinois lead. Dixon has been one of the premier breakout candidates of the 2026 season nationally, logging 68 receptions for 910 yards and 12 touchdowns across nine contests thus far. His next opportunity will come against UCLA on Friday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Friday Night Lights: Inside Illinois' Primetime Win Over Nebraska

The Illini and Cornhuskers continue to head in opposite directions. Here's an inside look at their Friday night matchup in Champaign.

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Friday Night Lights: Inside Illinois' Primetime Win Over Nebraska

Collin Dixon's 2 TD catches help Illinois become bowl eligible with 24-13 victory over Nebraska

Collin Dixon caught two touchdown passes including a record-breaker and Illinois used a trick play to set up its go-ahead TD as the Illini defeated Nebraska 24-13 to become bowl el...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Illinois' Katin Houser Finds Collin Dixon For 3-Yard TD, Tying Game vs Nebraska

Illinois' Katin Houser Finds Collin Dixon For 3-Yard TD, Tying Game vs Nebraska

NOVEMBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

Crosses century mark in win Dixon accrued six receptions (on 11 targets) for 103 yards during Saturday's 20-17 victory against Maryland.

Impact Dixon led the way for the Fighting Illini across the board in receiving once again on Saturday, crossing the century mark in yards for the fourth time this season. The 6-foot-1 senior was held out of the end zone but still managed to put together a productive afternoon with his consistently high level of volume. He will hope to get back on the board in scoring when the Illini host Nebraska on Friday.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Extends scoring streak Dixon gathered in 6 of 9 targets for 65 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-10 victory against Oregon.

Impact On a day in which the Fighting Illini passed for just 89 yards as a team, Dixon accounted for 65 yards on six receptions. The 6-foot-1 receiver also found the end zone from 23 yards out in the fourth quarter, giving Illinois a two-score lead while extending his scoring streak to three consecutive games. Dixon will get his next opportunity in a road matchup against Maryland on Saturday.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Laughery, Collin Dixon score TDs as Illinois beats Oregon 21-10

Aidan Laughery had 123 yards rushing and a touchdown and Collin Dixon made a diving catch for a 23-yard score late in the fourth quarter as Illinois defeated Oregon 21-10

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Michael Clayton II connects with Collin Dixon for 23-yard TD further extending Illinois' lead over Oregon

Michael Clayton II connects with Collin Dixon for 23-yard TD further extending Illinois' lead over Oregon

OCTOBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

Back in end zone Dixon reeled in 7 of 9 targets for 62 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-37 overtime win against Michigan State.

Impact While he was held to his season-low receiving yards total ont he day, Dixon still managed to have an impact with a team-leading seven receptions to go along with his ninth touchdown of the season. The 6-foot-1 senior connected with quarterback Michael Clayton on a 14-yard scoring strike in the fourth quarter, giving the Fighting Illini a 14-point lead at the time. Discon continues to roll through the 2026 regular season, totaling 47 catches for 608 yards and nine scores through six games. A home matchup against Oregon awaits following the team's upcoming bye.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois makes a stop on Michigan State's 2-point conversion attempt in OT, holds on for 38-37 win

Michael Clayton threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Hudson Clement on the first play of overtime and Illinois made a stop on a 2-point conversion attempt to hold on for a 38-37 win o...

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Collin Dixon's time has finally arrived and Illinois is reaping the rewards Collin Dixon is by far the best wide receiver Illinois has, and is putting together a record-breaking season in Champaign. Dixon already bro...

OCTOBER 7 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Back on track Saturday Dixon hauled in 10 of 14 targets for 116 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-17 loss versus Purdue.

Impact Despite the loss, Dixon had a major bounceback performance after a quiet week last week. The 6-foot-1 senior caught 10 passes for 116 yards and connected with quarterback Katin Houser on a seven-yard scoring strike just before half, bringing the Fighting Illini within six at the time. He will hope to keep the good vibes rolling against a struggling Michigan State secondary on Saturday.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jacobo Echeverria Lozano, Antonio Harris propel Purdue to 24-17 victory over Illinois

Freshman kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano booted three field goals and Antonio Harris scored a late touchdown on a 1-yard run as Purdue defeated Illinois 24-17 in a Big Ten game

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Purdue Boilermakers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

Purdue Boilermakers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

OCTOBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

Katin Houser connects with Collin Dixon for seven-yard TD, shrinking Illinois' deficit against Purdue

Katin Houser connects with Collin Dixon for seven-yard TD, shrinking Illinois' deficit against Purdue

OCTOBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

Held in check Dixon notched five receptions (on eight targets) for 63 yards during Saturday's 42-19 loss against Ohio State.

Impact Against a very game Ohio State defense, Dixon was largely held quiet on the day, totaling five catches for a season-low 63 scoreless yards. The 6-foot-1 receiver was the target of a large portion of attention from the Buckeyes on the day, providing opportunities for other receivers in the passing game, including Hudson Clement and Ty Robinson. Dixon remains a top tier option moving forward and will hope to get back on track in a friendlier matchup against Purdue on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Hauck should have taken a page out of Matt Patricia's book against Ohio State It was only a matter of time till opposing defenses learned how to take away Illinois wide receiver Collin Dixon, and really, it's no surpri...

SEPTEMBER 26 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

No. 7 Ohio State still looking to clean things up going into Big Ten opener against Illinois

Ohio State coach Ryan Day is focused on improving his team's offense as it hosts Illinois to open Big Ten Conference play

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Another big game Dixon posted eight receptions (on nine targets) for 131 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 48-10 win against Southern Illinois.

Impact Another game for Illinois, another dominant performance from Dixon. The 6-foot-1 senior led the Illini in receptions and yards on the day while accounting for both of quarterback Katin Housers touchdown passes on the day, scoring from 45 and 27 yards out in the second quarter. Dixon has gotten off to a red hot start this season, catching 25 passes for 367 yards and seven touchdowns across the team's first three contests. The start of conference play should present a bigger challenge, starting with Ohio State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Collin Dixon has already proven to be Illinois' next great wide receiver in just 3 games Hang on, Collin Dixon just had another big catch, and it was probably for a touchdown. Just kidding, but also not really, because when the I...

SEPTEMBER 19 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Collin Dixon catches two more TD passes, Illinois beats Southern Illinois 48-10

Katin Houser threw two second-quarter touchdown passes to Collin Dixon to lead Illinois past Southern Illinois 48-10 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Illinois found its next star pass-catcher in Collin Dixon and it isn't even close For the third season in a row, Illinois needed to replace its leading receiver from the previous year. It felt like a no-brainer going into...

SEPTEMBER 15 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Monster day vs Blue Devils Dixon tallied 11 receptions (on 15 targets) for 166 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 31-27 loss versus Duke.

Impact Dixon was a dominant force for the Fighting Illini against Duke, pacing the team in both receptions and yards on the day while scoring a career-high three touchdowns. The 6-foot-1 senior connected with quarterback Katin Houser on a 13-yard scoring strike in the first quarter before finding paydirt on passes of 40 and two yards in the second frame. Dixon was everywhere in the Illinois passing game, accounting for nearly half of all completions to Illinois pass catchers on the day. Through two games, his 17-236-5 receiving line is about as good if not better than what could've reasonably been anticipated thus far, and the team's upcoming matchup against Southern Illinois should provide opportunities to shine once again.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Duke Blue Devils vs Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

Duke Blue Devils vs Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 12 • FOX SPORTS