Justin Bowick News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma State Cowboys

Commands nine targets in upset win Bowick gathered in 5 of 9 targets for 81 yards during Saturday's 39-31 win over Oregon.

Impact Bowick led the Cowboys with nine targets in the upset win, a notable development in an offense that looked dramatically improved from Week 1. While Wyatt Young generated the bigger yardage total, Bowick's target share suggests he remains heavily involved in Drew Mestemaker's progression reads and could emerge as the more reliable week-to-week fantasy option. If Oklahoma State's passing game continues to build on this performance, Bowick's volume gives him a strong chance to provide consistent fantasy value moving forward.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Value tied to offensive improvement Bowick recorded two receptions (on five targets) for 22 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-10 loss versus Tulsa.

Impact Bowick scored his first touchdown with the Cowboys, but the offense never found its rhythm against Tulsa. While the talent remains intriguing, fantasy managers will want to see the Cowboys generate more explosive plays before trusting Bowick in lineups. A difficult matchup with Oregon awaits in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

In line to start for OSU Bowick is in line to log a starting role for Oklahoma State, Matt Postins of SI.com reports.

Impact Oklahoma State marks Bowick's fourth team across the last four years, and he showcased promise and production with each of his other schools, Eastern Illinois, Ball State and Illinois. Last season saw him play for the Power Conference team Illinois and log 22 receptions for 265 yards and five touchdowns, the TD tally his career-high.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma State faces a rebuild after 1-11 season, with new coach Eric Morris banking on 88 newcomers

Oklahoma State faces a challenging season with many uncertainties

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Committing to OK State Bowick has committed to play for Oklahoma State for the 2026 season, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Bowick will join the Cowboys following a single season with Illinois. The 6-foot-4 receiver appeared in 11 games for the Fighting Illini in 2025, catching 22 passes for 265 yards and five touchdowns. The former Eastern Illinois and Ball State transfer will retain a single year of eligibility with the Pokes.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Illinois Bowick will enter the transfer portal, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Bowick is coming off one of the better performances of his 2025 season, as he scored a touchdown in the Music City Bowl win over Tennessee. The wideout should have one more season of eligibility remaining as he searches for his next program.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hits pay dirt in bowl game Bowick had three receptions (on five targets) for 31 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 30-28 victory against Tennessee.

Impact Bowick started off Illinois' scoring with a late-first-quarter touchdown on an 18-yard pass from quarterback Luke Altmyer. While he didn't put together a ton after that, he contributed enough to help the Illini come out on top. The junior finished out 2025 with 22 catches for 265 yards and five touchdowns and still has one year of eligibility in tow.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Bailey, Justin Bowick and Other Illinois Injured Recovering Quickly Illini coach Bret Bielema addressed the team's injuries and expected player availability for Saturday's game at Purdue

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • SI.COM

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, 2025 • Associated Press

Luke Altmyer connects with Justin Bowick for 25-yard TD, extending Illinois' lead over USC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Will face USC Bowick (undisclosed) is expected to be a full go for Saturday's game against USC, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Bowick has been tending to an undisclosed injury, and while he wasn't listed on the Fighting Illini's injury report in Week 4, the wideout didn't take the field. He's expected to rejoin the WR rotation in Week 5. Bowick caught seven passes for 73 yards and three touchdowns in his first two games of the season before sustaining the injury in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Saturday Bowick (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's loss versus Indiana.

Impact It was originally reported that Bowick would play versus the Hoosiers, but he will now have to wait until at least next week's matchup versus UNC to make his return. He has caught eight passes for 86 yards and three touchdowns across the three games he's played this season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Hoosiers Bowick (undisclosed) is good to go against Indiana on Saturday night.

Impact Bowick isn't listed on Illinois' injury report ahead of kickoff in Bloomington, meaning the receiver will be available for a huge Week 4 showdown. That's big for Illinois, as Bowick has been a solid part of this passing game, accounting for eight catches, 86 yards and three scores through three games.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

May be available Week 4 Bowick (undisclosed) may be available during Saturday's game at Indiana, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Later, Werner confirmed that Week 3 (which includes Illinois vs. Western Michigan) is when Bowick suffered his undisclosed injury. Fortunately for him, his X-rays included a negative result. Thus, Werner may be available during Illinois' next game, currently Saturday at Indiana.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet against Broncos Bowick reeled in their only target for 13 yards during Saturday's 38-0 win over Western Michigan.

Impact Bowick was one of the few Illinois players to be held quiet against Western Michigan, catching his lone target for 13 scoreless yards. The 6-foot-4 receiver had previously played a productive role within the Illinois offense, hauling in three touchdowns in the team's first two games, though his disappearance can possibly be attributed to the blowout nature of the game. Bowick will hope to turn things around when the Fighting Illini travel to face Indiana on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone against Blue Devils Bowick gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 50 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-19 win over Duke.

Impact Bowick connected with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a four-yard scoring strike in the third quarter, giving the Fighting Illini an eight-point lead at the time. The 6-foot-4 receiver has shown a nose for the end zone, scoring three touchdowns in the team's first two games of the season. With nine targets in the same timeframe, Bowick may have enough volume to provide a semi-reliable floor to go along with his proclivity for scoring. His next opportunity will come against Western Michigan on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone against Blue Devils Bowick gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 50 yards and one touchdown 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

Scores twice in blowout opener Bowick compiled three receptions (on four targets) for 23 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 52-3 win versus Western Illinois.

Impact Bowick connected with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a pair of touchdowns through the air against Western Illinois, from three and 13 yards out, respectively. Though the 6-foot-4 receiver managed just 23 yards on the day, multiple scores indicates that Bowick could be a major red zone target for the Fighting Illini this season, giving him value as a touchdown scorer. His next chance to return will come against Duke on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

LIVE! No. 12 Illinois 31, Western Illinois 0; HALFTIME A pair of touchdowns from Justin Bowick — among plenty of other offense — helped the Illini pull away in the first half

AUGUST 30, 2025 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

LIVE! No. 12 Illinois 21, Western Illinois 0; 13:20 Q2 Tanner Arkin and Justin Bowick have caught early touchdown passes as Illini lead after 15 minutes

AUGUST 30, 2025 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

LIVE! No. 12 Illinois 14, Western Illinois 0; 3:48 Q1 Tanner Arkin and Justin Bowick have caught early touchdown passes

AUGUST 30, 2025 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Illinois Football Signs Playmaking Transfer Receiver Justin Bowick The Illini inked Bowick and are in the running for a Big Ten defensive lineman currently in the portal

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • SI.COM

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Oklahoma State faces a rebuild after 1-11 season, with new coach Eric Morris banking on 88 newcomers

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

Luke Altmyer connects with Justin Bowick for 25-yard TD, extending Illinois' lead over USC

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

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

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