Jayshon Platt News, Rumors, Updates - Illinois Fighting Illini

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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 3 Platt (undisclosed) won't be available against Southern Illinois in Week 3, per Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com.

Impact Platt reportedly has a chance to make his 2026 debut the following week at Ohio State, although it appears much more likely that he'll see the field the week afterwards back at home against Purdue. Platt figures to immediately carve out a role in this passing offense after putting up 46 catches for 720 yards and five scores at Florida Atlantic last fall, but he won't debut until Illinois opens conference play at least.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 2 Platt (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's 31-27 loss against Duke.

Impact Illinois' team could have used Platt, established as a top wideout for Florida Atlantic, in a close inter-conference loss against Duke. The wide receiver is still looking for his first Illinois stats after logging 720 receiving yards and five touchdowns with FAU last season.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois Football Injury Updates After Week 1 Win Over UAB Illini coach Bret Bielema on Thursday addressed the health status and Week 2 availability of Brandon Henderson, Daniel Brown and Jayshon Pla...

SEPTEMBER 8 • SI.COM

Unlikely to play in Week 2 Platt (undisclosed) is unlikely to play in Week 2 against Duke, per Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com.

Impact Platt missed Week 1, and it's looking like two straight absences for the Illini receiver. The Florida Atlantic transfer is poised for a big role in this offense when he is able to return, but for now, Illinois will keep relying on Hudson Clement, Collin Dixon and Brayden Trimble at receiver.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 1 Platt (undisclosed) is out for Illinois' regular-season opener Thursday against UAB, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports reports.

Impact In just under a week, Illinois' head coach Bret Bielema has ruled Platt out for the team's regular-season opener, suggesting what the wide receiver is dealing with has been a big deal. That is unsurprising, but his absence means he cannot get his Illinois career up and running against a former foe. During his time at Florida Atlantic in 2025, Platt faced UAB in conference action and logged 74 receiving yards and a touchdown in a single game. Platt can debut for Illinois as early as Sept. 12 in a showdown against Duke.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jayshon Platt's injury brings questions to Illinois' already thin wide receiver room Illinois was able to get through fall camp fairly unscathed when it came to starters until Tuesday, when head coach Bret Bielema spoke to th...

AUGUST 26 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Doubtful for Week 1 Platt (undisclosed) is likely out for Sept. 3 against UAB, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Platt joins the injury-stuck Illinois receiver corps as a late addition. In addition, while the other wideouts are questionable going into Week 1, it looks like he will sit out the season opener. This is a big development, especially with a retooled Illini team already dealing with a litany of WR injuries potentially adding one of their biggest signings this offseason. Last year saw Platt log 46 receptions for 720 receiving yards and five touchdowns with Florida Atlantic.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jayshon Platt could be the transfer portal star Illinois' offense needs this season For the third straight year, Illinois is looking for a WR1 in fall camp. There are obvious answers when you look at the vet guys returning,...

AUGUST 12 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Drawing buzz in camp Platt is drawing considerable attention with his performances in the fall camp, according to Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com.

Impact Platt was a standout performer for Illinois in the spring, and he continues to draw buzz in the fall. With the season starting in less than a month, all signs point to the senior wideout having a massive role in the Illini's passing attack when the season rolls around against UAB on Sep. 3.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in spring, likely to start Platt shined for Illinois this spring and appears primed to take over Hank Beatty's starting slot role, per 247Sports.

Impact Platt is coming off a breakout season at Florida Atlantic in which he reeled in 46 catches for 720 yards and five touchdowns, also rushing for 36 yards and a score. He appears to have wasted no time making an impression in Champaign, and looks primed to start at wideout for the Illini in his fifth-year senior season.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Illinois Platt will transfer to Illinois, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Platt did next to nothing during his first three years at Florida Atlantic. In 2025, he broke out onto the scene, reeling in 46 catches for 720 yards and five touchdowns. With a single season of eligibility remaining, the 6-foot-1, 195-pound receiver will take his talents to Champaign, where he'll look to earn a starting role for the Illini this offseason.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Going portaling Platt is entering the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3 Sports reports.

Impact Platt will search for a new team to serve out his final years of eligibility after a four-season career with the Owls. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver finished the 2025 campaign with career-high numbers, recording 46 receptions for 720 yards and five touchdowns. He should be a relatively attractive prospect in the portal.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Only 39 yards in finale Platt caught two of four targets for 39 yards during Saturday's 42-3 loss versus East Carolina.

Impact Platt tied a season low with only two receptions in Saturday's game. After only 38 yards a year ago, the junior broke out for 720 this season to finish second on the team behind Easton Messer. Platt also tallied five touchdowns.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

74 yards on five catches in loss Platt logged five receptions (on seven targets) for 74 yards during Saturday's 48-45 loss against Connecticut.

Impact Platt snapped his three-game touchdown streak, but eclipsed 70 yards for the fourth time in the last six games. The junior also caught five balls for the third time in his last four outings.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fagnano throws 3 TDs, Edwards scores winner in UConn's 48-45 victory over Florida Atlantic

Joe Fagnano threw three touchdown passes and Cam Edwards scored two rushing touchdowns, including a game-winning score in the final minute to lead UConn to a 48-45 win over Florida...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in third straight game Platt hauled in three of four targets for 22 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-24 loss versus Tulane.

Impact Platt's output wasn't as high this week, following two one-hundred-yard performances, but the Florida native was able to find the end zone for the third consecutive game and fifth time this season. He also surpassed 600 yards on the season Saturday, joining Easton Messer as the only Owls to reach that mark so far, with Asaad Waseem not far behind.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Retzlaff accounts for 3 TDs as Tulane beats Florida Atlantic 35-24

Jake Retzlaff threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, Jamauri McClure had 94 yards rushing and a TD on 10 carries, and Tulane beat Florida Atlantic 35-24

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Second straight 100-yard game Platt hauled in five of eight targets for 114 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-21 victory against Tulsa.

Impact Platt stayed hot this week, scoring another touchdown while putting up 114 yards to lead all Owl receivers. It's the third time this season the junior has eclipsed 100 yards, and he also has five receptions in consecutive games.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McGhee's fumble return for 95-yard TD highlights FAU's big 1st half in 40-21 win over Tulsa

Caden Veltkamp throws three touchdown passes as Florida Atlantic beats Tulsa 40-21 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores for the third time this year Platt reeled in five of seven targets for 121 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-32 defeat to Navy.

Impact Platt caught his third touchdown pass of the season Saturday and also set a career high with 121 yards. It is the junior's second 100-yard game of the season, and he is now second on the team with 471 receiving yards behind only Easton Messer.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Horvath runs for 4 scores and Navy outscores FAU 42-32 for program-tying 10th straight win

Blake Horvath rushes for four touchdowns as Navy defeats Florida Atlantic 42-32 on Saturday night

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches first score in over a month Platt gathered in two of three targets for 74 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 53-33 win over UAB.

Impact After putting up only six yards a week ago against Rice, Platt bounced back in a big way, scoring his first touchdown since Week 2. The junior did only have two receptions for the second week in a row, which could be a cause for concern for fantasy value.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Veltkamp, Shields-Dutton combine for 6 TDs to lead Florida Atlantic to 53-33 win over UAB

Caden Veltkamp threw for three touchdowns and Kaden Shields-Dutton ran for three touchdowns and Florida Atlantic rolled from the outset and beat UAB 53-33

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Held in check against Rice Platt totaled two receptions (on three targets) for six yards during Saturday's 27-21 win over Rice.

Impact Following his 100-yard game last week, Platt was nonexistent Saturday, totaling a season-low in yards and receptions. His performance shouldn't be too concerning, as the junior is still one of the biggest weapons in FAU's offense and will look to bounce back next week.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Fagnano throws 3 TDs, Edwards scores winner in UConn's 48-45 victory over Florida Atlantic

Jake Retzlaff accounts for 3 TDs as Tulane beats Florida Atlantic 35-24

McGhee's fumble return for 95-yard TD highlights FAU's big 1st half in 40-21 win over Tulsa

Horvath runs for 4 scores and Navy outscores FAU 42-32 for program-tying 10th straight win

Veltkamp, Shields-Dutton combine for 6 TDs to lead Florida Atlantic to 53-33 win over UAB