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Jayshon Platt - Expected to practice this week Platt (undisclosed) is expected to return to practice for the Illini ahead of their game against Purdue in Week 5, per Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com.

Impact Platt has yet to play this season, but he's certainly nearing a return. The Illini still need to see how Platt responds to a week of practice if he is in fact able to participate with the team this week, but the Florida Atlantic transfer appears to be trending in the right direction at the very least.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Laughery - Productive in defeat Laughery tallied 11 rushes for 113 yards and hauled in their only target for one yard during Saturday's 42-19 loss to Ohio State.

Impact Laughery found success on the ground against the Buckeyes, leading the way for the Fighting Illini in rushing with 113 yards on an impressive 10.3 YPC. The 5-foot-11 senior outpaced fellow back Ca'Lil Valentine in not only yards but touches on the day, representing a positive shift in his role. He will hope to continue his positive momentum against Purdue on Saturday.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Collin Dixon - 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.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hudson Clement - Leading receiver in defeat Clement hauled in 5 of 10 targets for 87 yards during Saturday's 42-19 loss against Ohio State.

Impact Though he was held out of the end zone for the fourth consecutive game, Clement had his best game of the season, tying a season-high five catches on 10 targets for 87 yards. The 6-foot-1 senior also outpaced fellow receiver Collin Dixon in both yards and targets on the day. He will hope to continue his positive momentum moving forward, starting with a home matchup against Purdue on Saturday.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ty Robinson - Scores vs. Buckeyes Robinson logged four receptions (on five targets) for 45 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-19 loss versus Ohio State.

Impact Robinson saw his highest volume of the season against Ohio State, catching a season-high four passes for 45 yards. The 6-foot-4 senior connected with quarterback Katin Houser on a 27-yard scoring strike in the fourth quarter, bringing the Fighting Illini within two scores at the time. He will hope to build positive momentum coming off this performance, with his next opportunity coming at home against Purdue on Saturday.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Katin Houser - One score in loss Houser completed 21 of 37 passes for 263 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-19 defeat against Ohio State. He also had seven rushes for 14 yards.

Impact Houser held his own for the most part against a talented Ohio State defense, throwing for 263 yards and a touchdown without a turnover. The 6-foot-3 senior connected with receiver Ty Robinson on a 27-yard scoring strike in the fourth quarter, bringing the Illini within 16 points at the time. Better days lie ahead, starting with a home matchup against a struggling Purdue squad.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith Delivers Heisman-Worthy Masterpiece vs. Illinois

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith put together a historic, record-setting game in the Buckeyes' win over Illinois.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith Delivers Heisman-Worthy Masterpiece vs. Illinois

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Illinois’ Jordan Anderson Takes It 22 Yards for Touchdown Against Ohio State

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Ohio State and Illinois getting HEATED early 😠

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Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the CFB Week 4 Fighting Illini and Buckeyes game.

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Murphy Clement - Available Saturday Clement is available for Saturday's game at Ohio State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Clement popped up with a probable tag during the week but he's now off the report heading into Saturday's contest. It's unlikely he sees much of the field given his place on the depth chart though.

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Jayshon Platt - Ruled out for Saturday Platt (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game at Ohio State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Platt, who was listed as doubtful during the week, will unsurprisingly be left on the sidelines for Saturday's trip to Columbus. The senior has not played in a game yet this season due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday versus Purdue.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Murphy Clement - Gets probable tag Clement is probable for Saturday's game against Ohio State.

Impact Clement is a depth piece for the Illini backfield and even if active, he's not expected to hold any sort of fantasy relevance.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logan Farrell - Out for Week 4 Farrell (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Ohio State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Farrell's continued absence will extend into this week with the tight end failing to clear the injury report. He wasn't expected to see targets since he is listed deep on the depth chart and will look to suit up against Purdue next Saturday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

John Forster - Available for Week 4 Forster (knee) is available for Saturday's game at Ohio State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Forster is set to make his season debut after dealing with a knee injury sustained during the 2025 campaign. It will be difficult for the running back to earn carries against a top-ranked Ohio State team.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kenyon Alston - In line to play Saturday Alston is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Buckeyes.

Impact Alston will make his season debut against Ohio State on Saturday. The wide receiver missed the previous three games with an undisclosed injury.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jayshon Platt - Status in jeopardy for Week 4 Platt (undisclosed) is listed as doubtful ahead of Saturday's game against Ohio State.

Impact Platt's chances at making his season debut Saturday are in serious doubt. The FAU transfer compiled 46 receptions for 720 yards and six total touchdowns. If the wide receiver is unable to go, his next chance to make his debut will be Oct. 3 against Purdue.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Collin Dixon - 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

Aidan Laughery - Explosive play in victory Laughery notched four carries for 93 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 48-10 victory against Southern Illinois.

Impact Laughery didn't receive many opportunities on a day in which the Fighting Illini outclassed their opponent, but he certainly made the most of his opportunities. The 5-foot-11 running back ripped off a 77-yard scoring scamper in the first quarter, giving the team a 14-7 lead they would not surrender. While his lack of opportunities would normally be concerning, the blowout nature of the game more than likely led the Illinois coaching staff to sub out impact players. A tougher matchup against Ohio State awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Katin Houser - Productive in blowout Houser was 23-for-29 passing for 305 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 48-10 win over Southern Illinois.

Impact Houser was efficient against the Salukis, completing nearly 80 percent of his pass attempts while throwing for a season-high 305 yards in a blowout victory. The 6-foot-3 senior connected with receiver Collin Dixon on a pair of touchdowns in the second quarter from 45 and 27 yards out, respectively. A tougher matchup against a talented Ohio State team awaits next week with the start of Big Ten play.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE