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Explaining Illinois QB Katin Houser's Path Back to Michigan State The Spartans are welcoming back former starting quarterback Katin Houser and Illinois on Saturday.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jacobo Echeverria Lozano, Antonio Harris propel Purdue to 24-17 victory over Illinois

Freshman kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano booted three field goals and Antonio Harris scored a late touchdown on a 1-yard run as Purdue defeated Illinois 24-17 in a Big Ten game

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

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.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois Fighting Illini vs No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

Illinois Fighting Illini vs No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

Can Illinois QB Katin Houser Meet the Moment vs. Ohio State in Week 4? Katin Houser has experience under bright lights, but his track record isn't the most glamorous. Will that change against Ohio State?

SEPTEMBER 23 • SI.COM

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

Collin Dixon catches two more TD passes, Illinois beats Southern Illinois 48-10

Katin Houser threw two second-quarter touchdown passes to Collin Dixon to lead Illinois past Southern Illinois 48-10 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Three scores in defeat Houser completed 24 of 35 passes for 271 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 31-27 defeat to Duke.

Impact Despite the loss, Houser managed to put together a productive outing in the stat column, marking his second straight game with three touchdow passes to start the season while throwing for 271 yards against the Blue Devils. The 6-foot-3 senior connected with receiver Collin Dixon on all three scores on the day. He will hope to build positive momentum heading into the Big Ten slate with a final tune up game against Southern Illinois on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Bret Bielema's Most Important Quotes After Illinois Football's Loss to Duke Bielema shouldered the blame for many of Illinois' Week 2 disappointments, offered injury updates and gave his take on Katin Houser's aftern...

SEPTEMBER 13 • SI.COM

Duke Blue Devils vs Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

Duke Blue Devils vs Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

Nate Sheppard scores 3 TDs, Duke rallies to beat Illinois 31-27 for its sixth straight win

Nate Sheppard ran for 147 yards and a touchdown and caught two touchdown passes to lead Duke to a come-from-behind 31-27 victory Saturday over Illinois

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Katin Houser connects with Collin Dixon for third TD, extending Illinois' lead over Duke

Katin Houser connects with Collin Dixon for third TD, extending Illinois' lead over Duke

SEPTEMBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

Illinois' Katin Houser connects with 40-yard pass to Collin Dixon for second TD, extending lead over Duke

Illinois' Katin Houser connects with 40-yard pass to Collin Dixon for second TD, extending lead over Duke

SEPTEMBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

Katin Houser finds Collin Dixon for 13-yard TD, giving Illinois early lead over Duke

Katin Houser finds Collin Dixon for 13-yard TD, giving Illinois early lead over Duke

SEPTEMBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

Illinois football looks to have another Pat Bryant complete package type of player Week one came and went, and Illinois football survived a pesky UAB squad. Katin Houser had a good opening game for the Illini, throwing one...

SEPTEMBER 7 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Efficient in debut Houser was 13-for-17 passing for 182 yards and three touchdowns during Thursday's 42-23 victory over UAB. He also had three rushes for 29 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Houser was very effective in his debut as the Fighting Illini cruised to a victory over UAB. The 6-foot-3 senior tossed a trio of touchdowns through the air, including a 54-yard Hail Mary to receiver Ty Robinson to end the first half, to go along with a rushing score while completing over 75 percent of his passes on the day. A contest against power conference opponent Duke next week will provide Houser's first real test as quarterback for the Illini.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

High school QBs face new reality as transfers dominate starting jobs at the top of college football

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SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Illinois QB Katin Houser Delivered a Welcome Surprise in Week 1 The Illini quarterback entered 2026 lauded for a lot of his intangibles, but there was one unexpected skill that shined through on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Bret Bielema made the right choice with Katin Houser in a post-Luke Altmyer era Katin Houser is the quarterback who had to come in and fill Luke Altmyer's shoes, and that is not an easy thing to do. Illinois fans got a t...

SEPTEMBER 4 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Illinois pulls away from UAB 42-23 behind explosive offense and late pick-six | Sporting News Despite holding the ball for under 19 minutes, Illinois opened the 2026 season with a 42-23 victory over UAB, spoiling Alex Mortensen's head...

SEPTEMBER 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

UAB Blazers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights 🏈 CFB on FOX

UAB Blazers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights 🏈 CFB on FOX

SEPTEMBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

Katin Houser throws 3 TD passes and runs for a score as Illinois beats UAB 42-23 in season opener

Katin Houser threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score in his Illinois debut as the Illini defeated UAB 42-23 on Thursday night in a season opener

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Katin Houser finds Collin Dixon for 14-yard TD to extend Illinois' lead vs. UAB

Katin Houser finds Collin Dixon for 14-yard TD to extend Illinois' lead vs. UAB

SEPTEMBER 4 • FOX SPORTS