Impact Olano has been very sharp for Illinois, hitting 37-of-42 kicks across the last two seasons. Now, he'll take his talents to College Station, where he projects as the starter for 2026.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
DAVID OLANO KICKER - ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI
23 FGA •
20 FGM •
100% PAT
23 FGA
20 FGM
100% PAT
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No. 23 Illinois regroups, slips past No. 21 USC 34-32 David Olano's 41-yard field goal as time expired helped No.23-ranked Illinois avoid a late collapse, as the Illini held off No.21 Southern C...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • THESTATE.COM
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