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Racks up 11 targets in loss Sanders caught 7 of 11 targets for 81 yards during Saturday's 48-20 defeat versus Connecticut.

Impact Southern Miss quarterbacks looked Sanders' way early and often during the blowout loss to UConn, and it resulted in a solid seven-catch, 81-yard day for the receiver. He's been a consistent part of this offense through three weeks, and that shouldn't change in Week 4 at Tulane regardless of who's playing quarterback for the Golden Eagles.

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Leads team in receiving yards Sanders gathered in three of six targets for 58 yards during Saturday's 43-8 defeat to Auburn.

Impact Sanders led the way as the Golden Eagles were blown out by the Auburn Tigers. Sanders is off to a strong start through two weeks with 152 yards and one touchdown on nine receptions.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving TD in win Sanders compiled six receptions (on eight targets) for 94 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 49-3 win against Alcorn State.

Impact Sanders led the Golden Eagles receivers in yards on Saturday. Sanders connected with quarter back Ethan Hampton in the second quarter for a 38-yard touchdown.

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SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Tabbed as Week 1 starter Sanders is listed as one of the starting wideouts for Saturday's Week 1 matchup against Alcorn State, according to Big Gold Nation.

Impact Sanders transferred to Southern Miss from Illinois in the offseason after a 2025 campaign in which he caught two passes for 32 yards. The 5-foot-10, 191-pound wideout figures to have a steady role in the passing attack regardless of whether Ethan Hampton or Landry Lyddy is under center.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Southern Miss Sanders will transfer to Southern Miss, the program announced.

Impact Sanders caught two passes for 32 yards in 2025 with Illinois. The 5-foot-10, 195-pound receiver will now take his talents to the Sun Belt, in hopes of getting more involved within the Golden Eagles' offense.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter transfer portal Sanders will enter the transfer portal, per Rivals.com.

Impact Sanders will look to join a new program and has one year of eligibility remaining. He only appeared in three games for Illinois during the 2025 campaign, catching two passes for 32 yards.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in Tuesday practice Sanders (undisclosed) participated in Illinois' latest practice Tuesday, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Illinois' latest practice saw the team use Sanders as a gunner. Werner believes that the wide receiver, though not one of UIUC's best wideouts, can find a place on the Illini's special teams units.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

May be available in late spring Illinois' head coach Bret Bielema is hopeful that Sanders (undisclosed) will be available in late spring, Glenn Kinley of WCIA reports.

Impact Sanders is a 5-foot-10, 190-pound sophomore who did not log any counting stats during his 2024 season, his freshman year with Illinois. An undisclosed problem will cause his unavailability for most of the spring.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE