HANK BEATTY NEWS

Quiet in season finale Beatty hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 21 yards during Saturday's 20-13 victory versus Northwestern.

Impact On a day in which the Fighting Illini totaled just 164 passing yards, Beatty struggled to get things going, finishing with just three receptions for 21 scoreless yards. The 5-foot-11 receiver got off to a hot start on the year but faded down the stretch, finishing the year with 64 receptions for 826 yards and three touchdowns through 12 contests, adding three rushing attempts for 41 yards and a score on the ground as well. His final chance to make an impact will come in the team's upcoming bowl game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

High volume in defeat Beatty recorded seven receptions (on 10 targets) for 47 yards during Saturday's 27-10 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Beatty managed to put together a high volume performance on a day in which the Illinois offense struggled to get things going against Wisconsin. Though he was able to lead the way for the Fighting Illini in both receptions and targets on the day, he totaled just 47 yards, falling short of the 50 yard mark for the third consecutive outing while failing to find the end zone against the Badgers. He will hope for a better performance in the team's regular season finale against Northwestern on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day against Terps Beatty accrued five receptions (on six targets) for 28 yards during Saturday's 24-6 win versus Maryland.

Impact While Beatty led the team in receptions against Maryland, his yardage total left much to be desired as the Figthing Illini relied more on the ground game. Despite continuing to see a steady volume of targets, the 5-foot-11 receiver has seen his yardage numbers decrease recently, totaling 189 yards across the team's last four contests after recording 569 yards through the first six games of the season. He will hope for better numbers when the Fighting Illini travel to Madison to face Wisconsin on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory Beatty hauled in all four targets for 40 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-13 win versus Rutgers.

Impact Beatty found the end zone for the first time in three games against Rutgers, connecting with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a one-yard scoring strike just before halftime, giving the Fighting Illini a 21-6 lead at the break. The 5-foot-11 receiver had a quiet yardage total by his standards, catching four passes for 40 yards on the day while logging 16 rushing yards. He will hope to up his production when the Fighting Illini host Maryland following the team's upcoming bye.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Playing catch-up: Ohio State's wealth of talent at WR has its Big Ten rivals trying to follow suit

Ohio State again has two of the nation's top wide receivers this season in Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

High volume in loss Beatty hauled in 6 of 11 targets for 73 yards during Saturday's 42-25 loss versus Washington.

Impact Though Beatty was held scoreless against the Huskies, his volume was encouraging as he garnered 11 targets from quarterback Luke Altmyer on the day. The 5-foot-11 receiver managed a decent day, catching six passes for 73 yards while leading the team in both categories. While Beatty has struggled to get in the end zone, scoring just two touchdowns on the season, he is the undisputed top target in the Illinois passing game and holds a high floor due to his volume. A better matchup against Rutgers awaits on Saturday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 16 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Alabama's Ty Simpson edges out Indiana's Fernando Mendoza for AP midseason All-America first-team QB

Alabama's Ty Simpson edged out Indiana's Fernando Mendoza for first-team quarterback on The Associated Press midseason All-America team

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

High volume, low output Beatty accrued seven receptions (on 12 targets) for 48 yards during Saturday's 34-16 loss to Ohio State.

Impact Despite managing just 48 yards on the day, Beatty saw a season-high volume against the Buckeyes, drawing 12 targets while catching seven passes. The 5-foot-11 receiver has been the go-to receiver in the Illinois offense throughout the season, leading the team in both receptions and yards through seven games. Better days are ahead for Beatty, starting with a road matchup against Washignton following the team's upcoming bye.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Ohio State will not be fooled by No. 17 Illinois' 53-point loss to Indiana

Illinois’ 53-point loss three weeks ago at Indiana isn’t fooling Ohio State coach Ryan Day as he prepares his No. 1-ranked Buckeyes to face the No. 17 Illini on the road

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Career day against Purdue Beatty gathered in all five targets for 186 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 43-27 win against Purdue.

Impact Beatty had himself a day against the Boilermakers, hauling in five passes for a career-high 186 yards and a touchdown as the Fighting Illini cruised past Purdue. The 5-foot-11 receiver showed his big-play ability on the day, averaging a ridiculous 37.2 yards per reception, though the true highlight of the day came when he connected with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a 62-yard catch and run for a touchdown in the second quarter, giving Illinois a 10-7 lead at the time. Beatty has emerged as the go-to target in the Illinois passing game this season and will hope to put up another big performance against a tough Ohio State defense on Saturday.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Altmyer throws for a career-high 390 yards to lead No. 22 Illinois past Purdue 43-27 Luke Altmyer threw for a career-high 390 yards and Hank Beatty had 186 yards receiving to lead No. 22 Illinois past Purdue 43-27 on Saturday...

OCTOBER 4 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Altmyer throws for career-high 390 yards and No. 22 Illinois beats Purdue 43-27

Luke Altmyer threw for a career-high 390 yards, Hank Beatty had 186 yards receiving and Kaden Feagin added two TD runs to lead No. 22 Illinois past Purdue 43-27

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Passing touchdown against USC Beatty reeled in 6 of 8 targets for 81 yards during Saturday's 34-32 win versus USC.

Impact Beatty had a solid day as a receiver, leading the team in receptions while accounting for 81 yards. The 5-foot-11 receiver made an impact as a passer, however, finding the end zone with his arm on a three-yard strike to quarterback Luke Altmyer on a trick play in the second quarter. Beatty has been the leader in this receiver room to start the 2025 season, catching 27 passes for 383 yards and a single touchdown while accounting for 25 yards and a score on the ground as well.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Altmyer and Olano help No. 23 Illinois edge No. 21 Southern California 34-32

Luke Altmyer drove Illinois to David Olano’s 41-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the No. 23 Illini to a 34-32 victory over No. 21 Southern California

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Good to go Saturday Beatty is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus USC.

Impact Beatty, who was dealing with a shoulder injury but was still able to practice, is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's ranked clash with USC. Through four games this season he's caught 21 passes (on 25 targets) for 302 yards and one touchdown, so he figures to play a big role in the important matchup.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Beatty is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus USC.

Impact Beatty, who was dealing with a shoulder injury but was still able to practice, is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's ranked clash with USC. Through four games this season he's caught 21 passes (on 25 targets) for 302 yards and one touchdown, so he figures to play a big role in the important matchup.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for practice Beatty is dealing with a shoulder injury and is cleared for practice ahead of the Week 5 matchup against USC, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Beatty suffered a shoulder injury in the Week 4 matchup against Indiana and left the game briefly, but he returned to the contest later. The wideout is cleared for practice but will be dealing with soreness throughout the week, so his final status is worth monitoring.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Broncos Beatty reeled in all six targets for 53 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-0 victory against Western Michigan.

Impact Despite failing to cross the century mark against Western Michigan, Beatty found the end zone for the first time this season, connecting with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a six-yard pass in the second quarter to give Illinois a 10-0 lead at the time. With the game well in hand in the second half, the Illinois coaching staff likely were looking to get others involved, leading to a less productive day by Beatty's standards. Still, the 5-foot-11 receiver caught all six of his targets, bringing his season totals to 19 receptions for 289 yards and a touchdown through three games. An exciting matchup against Indiana awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Broncos Beatty reeled in all six targets for 53 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-0 victory against Western Michigan.

Impact Despite failing to cross the century mark against Western Michigan, Beatty found the end zone for the first time this season, connecting with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a six-yard pass in the second quarter to give Illinois a 10-0 lead at the time. With the game well in hand in the second half, the Illinois coaching staff likely were looking to get others involved, leading to a less productive day by Beatty's standards. Still, the 5-foot-11 receiver caught all six of his targets, bringing his season totals to 19 receptions for 289 yards and a touchdown through three games. An exciting matchup against Indiana awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Altmyer scores 3 TDs, No. 9 Illinois shuts out Western Michigan

Luke Altmyer threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and No. 9 Illinois shut out Western Michigan 38-0

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

No. 9 Illinois expects winless Western Michigan's best shot

Illinois coach Bret Bielema is wary of a trap game against winless Western Michigan

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press