KADEN FEAGIN NEWS

Receiving score in win Feagin accrued seven carries for 26 yards and hauled in all three targets for 26 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-13 win over Rutgers.

Impact Feagin had a tough time getting things going on the ground against Rutgers, totaling just 26 yards on 3.7 yards per attempt on the day. The 6-foot-3 running back still managed to make an impact, however, connecting with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a seven-yard scoring strike in the first quarter, getting the Fighting Illini on the board on the day. Feagin has struggled as a runner lately, totaling just 96 rushing yards across the team's last four contests. He will hope for better days moving forward, with his next opportunity coming against Maryland following the team's upcoming bye.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Altmyer throws 4 TD passes to lead Illinois past Rutgers 35-13, become bowl-eligible again

Luke Altmyer threw for 235 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 88 yards to lead Illinois to a 35-13 victory Saturday over Rutgers

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Quiet in defeat Feagin logged five carries for 32 yards and gathered in their only target for six yards during Saturday's 42-25 loss versus Washington.

Impact Feagin was previously listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against Washington but was able to suit up for the Fighting Illini on Saturday. The 6-foot-3 running back was mostly held in check with his limited workload, totaling 32 yards on just five rushing attempts while catching his lone target for six yards on the day. Despite scoring five touchdowns on the year and serving as the lead back for Illinois, Feagin has struggled as of late, running for just 70 total yards across the team's last three games. He will hope to buck that trend when Rutgers comes to town on Saturday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Feagin will be available for Saturday's game at Washington, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Feagin, who was probable coming into Saturday's contest, is off the injury report and will be ready to go come kickoff in Washington. He totaled 438 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns prior to his injury, so he is set to be an important part of the Fighting Illini offense Saturday

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

To practice ahead of Week 9 Head coach Bret Bielema said Monday that Feagin will be back to practicing ahead of Saturday's game against Washington, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Feagin aggravaded his sprained AC joint during Week 7, and coming out of a bye, it looks like the junior tailback will return to face the Huskies. While Illinois' official availability report won't be issued until two hours before kickoff, Feagin can be considered probable, for now.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

To practice ahead of Week 9 Head coach Bret Bielema said Monday that Feagin will be back to practicing ahead of Saturday's game against Washington, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Feagin aggravaded his sprained AC joint during Week 7, and coming out of a bye, it looks like the junior tailback will return to face the Huskies. While Illinois' official availability report won't be issued until two hours before kickoff, Feagin can be considered probable, for now.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates injury Saturday Feagin aggravated his sprained ac joint in Saturday's loss versus Ohio State, per Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.

Impact Feagin was limited to just six carries for 22 yards due to the injury during the loss. He will now have the team's upcoming bye week to get healthy and will look to be at full health for the Week 9 matchup versus Washington.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates injury Saturday Feagin aggravated his sprained ac joint in Saturday's loss versus Ohio State, per Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.

Impact Feagin was limited to just six carries for 22 yards due to the injury during the loss. He will now have the team's upcoming bye week to get healthy and will look to be at full health for the Week 9 matchup versus Washington.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Two scores in victory Feagin compiled 10 rushes for 16 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in all three targets for 20 yards during Saturday's 43-27 win over Purdue.

Impact Feagin found the end zone twice against the Boilermakers, bringing his season total to five. The 6-foot-3 running back crossed the goal line on runs of six and one yard in the second and third quarters, respectively. Aside from the touchdown scampers, Feagin was mostly held in check on the day, totaling just 16 yards on 10 rushing attempts while being outpaced by fellow running back Ca'Lil Valentine in both yards and carries on the day. A tough matchup against Ohio State awaits on Saturday.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Altmyer throws for career-high 390 yards and No. 22 Illinois beats Purdue 43-27

Luke Altmyer threw for a career-high 390 yards, Hank Beatty had 186 yards receiving and Kaden Feagin added two TD runs to lead No. 22 Illinois past Purdue 43-27

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

All-around day against USC Feagin had 14 carries for 60 yards and caught all three targets for 67 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-32 win versus USC.

Impact Feagin delivered a productive performance against the Trojans on Saturday, totaling 127 yards on the day while leading the team in rushing yards. The 6-foot-3 running back made his true highlight on a 64-yard catch-and-run from quarterback Luke Altmyer in the third quarter, giving the Fighting Illini a 24-10 lead at the time. Feagin has enjoyed a productive start to the 2025 season, totaling 380 yards from scrimmage to go along wiht four total touchdowns through five games. A matchup against Purdue awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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 • Associated Press

Ineffective in Bloomington Feagin recorded five carries for 18 yards during Saturday's 63-10 defeat against Indiana.

Impact Feagin had a rough day against the Hoosiers on a day in which the Fighting Illini were simply outclassed. The 6-foot-3 running back only saw five attempts on the day as the Hoosiers jumped out to an early lead and the game script took the ground game essentially out of play for Illinois. Better days are ahead for Feagin, starting with a matchup against USC on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Extends scoring streak Feagin posted 20 carries for 100 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 38-0 win against Western Michigan.

Impact Feagin found the end zone on a three-yard scamper in the third quarter, giving the Fighting Illini a 17-0 lead at the time. The 6-foot-3 running back has taken a step forward in his role within the Illinois offense lately as he led the team in rushing attempts while reaching the century mark on the ground for the first time this season. With fellow running back Aidan Laughery dealing with injury, Feagin can be relied upon as a productive option at the running back position given his volume as well as his nose for the end zone. A ranked matchup against Indiana awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Extends scoring streak Feagin posted 20 carries for 100 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 38-0 win against Western Michigan.

Impact Feagin found the end zone on a three-yard scamper in the third quarter, giving the Fighting Illini a 17-0 lead at the time. The 6-foot-3 running back has taken a step forward in his role within the Illinois offense lately as he led the team in rushing attempts while reaching the century mark on the ground for the first time this season. With fellow running back Aidan Laughery dealing with injury, Feagin can be relied upon as a productive option at the running back position given his volume as well as his nose for the end zone. A ranked matchup against Indiana awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Altmyer scores 3 TDs, No. 9 Illinois shuts out Western Michigan

Luke Altmyer threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and No. 9 Illinois shut out Western Michigan 38-0

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Finds end zone in victory Feagin notched 17 rushes for 48 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-19 win over Duke.

Impact Feagin found the end zone on a one-yard plunge in the first quarter to open up the scoring for the Fighting Illini, tying the game at seven at the time. The 6-foot-3 running back paced the Illinois backfield in rushing attempts once again against the Blue Devils, logging 17 attempts to just 12 for the rest of the running back room combined. Though he wasn't very efficient in his touches, rushing volume plus his apparent nose for the end zone will keep him in the conversation as a viable option at the RB spot. A matchup against Western Michigan awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in victory Feagin notched 17 rushes for 48 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-19 win over Duke.

Impact Feagin found the end zone on a one-yard plunge in the first quarter to open up the scoring for the Fighting Illini, tying the game at seven at the time. The 6-foot-3 running back paced the Illinois backfield in rushing attempts once again against the Blue Devils, logging 17 attempts to just 12 for the rest of the running back room combined. Though he wasn't very efficient in his touches, rushing volume plus his apparent nose for the end zone will keep him in the conversation as a viable option at the RB spot. A matchup against Western Michigan awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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 • Associated Press

Kaden Feagin felt all the emotions on Illinois's return to Memorial Stadium Illinois running back Kaden Feagin is beyond grateful to be back on the field with his fellow Fighting Illini teammates.

SEPTEMBER 3 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Scores in blowout win Feagin compiled 13 carries for 74 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 52-3 victory versus Western Illinois.

Impact Feagin had a productive day in Illinois' season opener, averaging 5.7 yards per attempt and finding the end zone on a day in which the Illini obliterated their FCS opponent. The 6-foot-3 running back found the end zone on a seven-yard run in the fourth quarter with the game well in hand. Though Feagin seems to be locked in a timeshare with fellow running back Aidan Laughery, the fact that Feagin outpaced Laughery in touches indicates that he could still provide worthwhile production as a member of a committee-style approach. His next opportunity will come against Duke on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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 • Associated Press

Apart of split backfield Feagin will be apart of a split backfield for Illinois this season, per Doug Bucshon of on3.com.

Impact Feagin will add a physical presence to the Illinois backfield, complementing Aidan Laughery's home-run speed. The junior appeared in five games last season before a season-ending injury, recording 306 yards and three touchdowns on 67 carries.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for fall camp Feagin has been fully cleared ahead of fall camp, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Feagin returns after missing the final eight games of the 2024 season due to a hip injury, which followed a shoulder injury that ended his 2023 campaign. The 6-foot-3 running-back showed promise with 306 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 67 carries before the setback. With full clearance, Feagin is positioned to be a top-two option in the Illini backfield alongside Aidan Laughery. His health will be critical for an offense looking to regain consistency in the run game.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE