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1 DAY AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Katin Houser - Undergoes surgery, out four-to-six weeks Houser (hand) underwent surgery and is out four-to-six weeks, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Unfortunately for Houser, while at Michigan State during Week 6, he broke his dominant hand, its injury indicating why surgery became necessary. The quarterback's return timetable is clearer moving forward. At minimum, Houser will miss three games, and his earliest chance to play is Nov. 13 at UCLA.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Collin Dixon - 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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hudson Clement - Scores in OT thriller Clement had six receptions (on eight targets) for 105 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-37 overtime victory versus Michigan State.

Impact Clement had his best game of the season against the Spartans, leading the way for the Fighting Illini with season-high numbers in both receptions and yards while finding the end zone for the first time in 2026. The 6-foot-1 senior had about as impactful of a score as possible, delivering on a 25-yard catch-and-run on the first play of overtime to give Illinois what would end up being the game-winning score. He will look to keep the positive momentum going through the upcoming bye week into the team's next matchup against Oregon.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Laughery - Receiving score in victory Laughery recorded 17 rushes for 70 yards and reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 24 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-37 overtime victory versus Michigan State.

Impact Laughery had a solid day on the ground, leading the way for the Fighting Illini with 70 yards, but his biggest contribution came through the air. The 5-foot-11 senior connected with quarterback Katin Houser on a five-yard touchdown toss in the first quarter, giving the Illini a 10-0 lead at the time. Laughery will hope to keep the positive momentum going when Illinois host Oregon following the team's upcoming bye.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jayshon Platt - Held out Saturday Platt (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's 38-37 victory over Michigan State.

Impact Platt was previously listed as probable for Saturday's contest after appearing during pregame warmups, but he was still unable to get on the field for the Fighting Illini. The 6-foot-1 senior joined the Illini in the offseason after transferring in from Florida Atlantic, but he has yet to play a game during the 2026 season. His next chance to return will come against Oregon following Illinois' upcoming bye.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan State Spartans Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

OCTOBER 11 • FOX SPORTS

Michael Clayton II Finds Hudson Clement for 25-Yard WALK-OFF TD to Lift Illinois Past Michigan State in OT

Michael Clayton II Finds Hudson Clement for 25-Yard WALK-OFF TD to Lift Illinois Past Michigan State in OT

OCTOBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

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

3 Instant Takeaways from MSU's Heartbreaking OT Loss to Illinois Here are the takeaways from the Spartans' loss to the Fighting Illini.

OCTOBER 10 • SI.COM

Katin Houser rushes for a two-yard TD extending Illinois' lead over Michigan State

Katin Houser rushes for a two-yard TD extending Illinois' lead over Michigan State

OCTOBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

Katin Houser connects with Aidan Laughery for five-yard TD giving Illinois' lead over Michigan State

Katin Houser connects with Aidan Laughery for five-yard TD giving Illinois' lead over Michigan State

OCTOBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

Katin Houser - Set for extended absence Houser is dealing with a hand injury and will be out "a considerable amount of time," head coach Bret Bielema told Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com.

Impact It's uncertain whether Houser's injury is season-ending, but the signal-caller will be sidelined for several weeks after he broke something in his hand, per Bielema. This means Michael Clayton should operate as Illinois' starting quarterback for the time being.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Katin Houser - Leaves game Saturday Houser (undisclosed) was taken to the locker during Saturday's contest against Michigan State, per Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com.

Impact Houser suffered a hit that forced him to exit Saturday's game. Prior to exiting, the quarterback completed 20 of 29 passes for 194 yards and one touchdown along with one interception. It is unclear if he will return before the game ends, but Michael Clayton is in at quarterback for the time being.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jayshon Platt - Dressed and warming Saturday Platt (undisclosed) is dressed and warming up ahead of Saturday's game at Michigan State, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Platt, who is officially considered a game-time decision, is in uniform and is warming up ahead of Saturday's contest. It's a good sign for his chances to play, especially considering he was listed as probable on Friday's availability report.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jayshon Platt - Game-time decision Saturday Platt (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game at Michigan State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Platt, who was listed as probable on Friday's report, is now considered a game-time decision. He will test out whatever injury he is dealing with and barring any setbacks, should suit up for his Illini debut. He caught 46 passes for 720 yards and five touchdowns last season with FAU and now will hope to make an impact in the Big Ten.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

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Kaden Feagin - Ready to roll at MSU Feagin (undisclosed) is available against Michigan State on Saturday.

Impact Feagin has just two catches for nine yards this fall; his return shouldn't have too big an impact on the Illini passing game.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jayshon Platt - Officially listed as probable Platt (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game against Michigan State.

Impact Platt was initially listed as questionable and as someone who "may be available" Saturday, and the probable tag suggests he's trending in the right direction. A final call on his status will be made closer to Saturday, but it wouldn't be surprising if he suits up this weekend. Platt has yet to play this season but is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he made 45 catches for 720 yards and five scores in 12 games.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Collin Dixon - 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

Katin Houser - Two scores in loss Houser was 21-for-37 passing for 225 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 24-17 defeat versus Purdue. He also had eight rushes for 42 yards.

Impact Despite the loss, Houser accounted for his fourth multi-score game of the season while recording a season-high 42 rushing yards against the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-3 quarterback connected with receivers Collin Dixon and Ty Robinson on touchdown tosses of seven and two yards in the second and third quarters, respectively. Houser has now completed less than 60 percent of his passes in back-to-back games and will hope for a better outing against his former team when the Illini travel to East Lansing on Saturday.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jayshon Platt - May be available for Week 6 Illinois' offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. hinted Monday that Platt (undisclosed) may be available as soon as Saturday's game at Michigan State, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports re...

Impact Lunney spoke to the media Monday about Platt, saying not only that the wide receiver would be immediately integrated Illinois' offense upon his availability but also that it may come sooner rather than later. "When Jayshon's healthy and ready to roll, he'll bring a dynamic to us that's very unique to this football team, whether that's this week or next game," Lunney said. So with that in mind, there poses at least a slight possibility Platt is off Illinois' injury report sometime before Week 6.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

5 Thoughts From Purdue's 24-17 Victory Over Illinois Purdue's long losing streak has finally ended. The Boilermakers defeated the Fighting Illini 24-17 in Champaign, getting their first Big Ten...

OCTOBER 3 • SI.COM

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