Hank Beatty News, Rumors, Updates - Illinois Fighting Illini

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, 2025 • Associated Press

Big day in blowout Beatty notched eight receptions (on nine targets) for 128 yards during Saturday's 45-19 win over Duke.

Impact Beatty was a force for the Illinois offense, leading the way in targets, catches and yards on the day. Though the bulk of his production came through the air, the 5-foot-11 receiver found the end zone on the ground, taking a third quarter wildcat snap 25 yards to the house to put the Fighting Illini up 15 at the time. Beatty has been the clear go-to guy in the Illinois offense through two games, catching 13 passes for 236 yards in that timeframe. A matchup against Western Michigan awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in blowout Beatty notched eight receptions (on nine targets) for 128 yards during Saturday's 45-19 win over Duke.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Illinois was struggling for momentum at Duke. Then came a penalty that changed everything

No. 11 Illinois took advantage of an ill-timed penalty by Duke to extend a drive that ultimately helped change the trajectory of the game in Saturday's 45-19 road win

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 11 Illinois takes over after halftime to beat mistake-prone Duke 45-19 for road win

Luke Altmyer threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns and No. 11 Illinois capitalized on a series of mistakes by Duke to beat the Blue Devils 45-19 for a road win against a power-c...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Leading receiver in blowout opener Beatty caught all five targets for 108 yards during Friday's 52-3 victory against Western Illinois.

Impact Beatty put together a productive day against Western Illinois, leading the way for the Fighting Illini in both receptions and yards in a blowout season opening win. Though he did not find the end zone, the 5-foot-11 receiver was clearly the go-to guy in the Illinois offense, outpacing the next closest Illinois receiver by over 80 yards on the day. Beatty will get a chance to follow up on his opening performance against Duke on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Illinois visits Duke in Week 2

The No. 11 Illinois Fighting Illini hit the road to square off against the Duke Blue Devils

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Hank Beatty puts on a show with a punt-return TD and big catch in No. 12 Illinois' opening win CHAMPAIGN — Hank Beatty had 10 yards to go to reach the end zone Friday night at Memorial Stadium. The Illinois senior already had caught a...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Beatty returns punt for TD, breaks Grange's 102-year-old record in No. 12 Illini's opening rout CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Hank Beatty returned a punt 69 yards for a third-quarter touchdown and broke Red Grange’s 102-year-old Illinois recor...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Beatty returns punt for TD, breaks Grange's nearly 102-year-old mark in No. 12 Illini's opening rout

Hank Beatty returned a punt 69 yards for a touchdown and broke Red Grange’s nearly 102-year-old Illinois record for yards on punt returns to help the No. 12 Illini rout Western Ill...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Illinois Football 2025 Scouting Report: Wide Receiver Hank Beatty Beatty surely wants to graduate from super-sub to starter, but his versatile skills will have great value in 2025 in any case

AUGUST 25, 2025 • SI.COM

No. 12 Illinois and star QB Luke Altmyer are ready to enter uncharted territory

The ingredients are there for No. 12 Illinois to emerge from years of mediocrity and make a run into the 12-team College Football Playoff

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Career day in bowl win Beatty tallied four receptions (on six targets) for 90 yards during Tuesday's 21-17 victory against South Carolina.

Impact Beatty's 90 yards were the most he's reeled in in a single game to this point in his career. The wideout was moderately involved this season to the tune of 20 catches for 294 yards and one touchdown. He'll look to become a staple of the Illini' receiver room in his senior season.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory Beatty caught all two targets for 31 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-31 victory over Rutgers.

Impact Beatty found the end zone in the second quarter, connecting with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a 16-yard strike to bring the Fighting Illini to within a point at the time. The junior receiver has struggled to generate consistent production throughout the season, as he has caught more than two passes in a game just once. His final opportunity to improve his regular season statistics will come when the Fighting Illini travel to face Northwestern on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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