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Leading receiver in OT win Bryant notched four receptions (on seven targets) for 104 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 50-49 overtime win over Purdue.

Impact Bryant's touchdown, which proved to be the game winner, came on a 25-yard strike from quarterback Luke Altmyer in overtime to put the Fighting Illini up seven. The senior receiver led the team in receiving yards on the day, crossing the century mark for the second time this season. Bryant will look to keep his positive momentum going when the Fighting Illini host Michigan this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day in loss Bryant posted two receptions (on three targets) for 33 yards during Saturday's 21-7 defeat versus Penn State.

Impact Bryant recorded season-lows in receptions and yards on a day in which the Illinois offense as a whole struggled to get things going against a stout Penn State defense. The senior receiver saw just three targets on the day, indicating that the Nittany Lions made it a focus to limit his production on the day. Bryant has caught 22 passes for 342 yards and six touchdowns through the team's first five games this season, and better days likely lie ahead, starting in a home game against Purdue following next week's bye.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in victory Bryant logged five receptions (on eight targets) for 74 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 31-24 overtime victory against Nebraska.

Impact The first of Bryant's scores came on a 27-yard strike from quarterback Luke Altmyer to open up the scoring in the first quarter, with his final score coming in overtime to help seal the game for the Fighting Illini. The senior receiver lead the team in targets and receiving yards on the day, leading the Illinois offense to a productive performance against the Cornhuskers. Bryant has gotten off to a hot start in 2024, recording 309 yards and six touchdowns through the team's first four games. An away matchup awaits against Penn State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers Highlights | FOX College Football

No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers Highlights | FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer links with Pat Bryant for a game-winning touchdown in Illinois' 31-24 victory over Nebraska

Luke Altmyer links with Pat Bryant for a game-winning touchdown in Illinois' 31-24 victory over Nebraska

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer finds Pat Bryant for a 27-yard TD, giving Illinois an early lead over Nebraska

Luke Altmyer finds Pat Bryant for a 27-yard TD, giving Illinois an early lead over Nebraska

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Scores twice in victory Bryant gathered in 7 of 9 targets for 102 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 30-9 victory versus Central Michigan.

Impact It was an electric day for Bryant as he crossed the century mark in yardage for the first time this season and found the end zone twice. An 11-yard strike from quarterback Luke Altmyer opened up the scoring in the first quarter, and the senior receiver followed it up with a 20-yard touchdown grab in the third quarter to give the Fighting Illini a 14-point lead. The day was encouraging all-around for Bryant as he led the team in targets and receptions, and he will look to continue his positive momentum heading into Saturday's matchup against Nebraska.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Bryant catches 2 TDs, Ethan Moczulski kicks a school-record field goal as Illinois beats CMU

Luke Altmyer threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, both to Pat Bryant, to lead Illinois to a 30-9 win over Central Michigan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Explosive on low volume in victory Bryant gathered in all three targets for 70 yards during Saturday's 23-17 win versus Kansas.

Impact On a day in which both offenses struggled to create separation, Bryant tried his best to create big plays, hauling in catches of 37 and 28 yards in the fourth quarter for the Illinois offense. The senior receiver found the end zone twice in the team's season opener against Eastern Illinois, and although his volume didn't exceed expectations on Saturday, it's clear that Bryant is one of the top playmakers in this offense and will continue to get opportunities moving forward. A home date against Central Michigan should provide such an opportunity for Bryant on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in opener Bryant caught all five targets for 63 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 45-0 win versus Eastern Illinois.

Impact Bryant played the part of Illinois' top receiver following a solid season in 2023, and he played the part well in the season opener, finding the end zone twice. The senior receiver opened up the scoring on the day with a 15-yard strike from quarterback Luke Altmyer in the first quarter and followed it up with a 28-yard score in the second period. Bryant will look to follow up on his Week 1 performance when the Fighting Illini host Kansas on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in opener Bryant caught all five targets for 63 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 45-0 win versus Eastern Illinois.

Impact Bryant played the part of Illinois' top receiver following a solid season in 2023, and he played the part well in the season opener, finding the end zone twice. The senior receiver opened up the scoring on the day with a 15-yard strike from quarterback Luke Altmyer in the first quarter and followed it up with a 28-yard score in the second period. Bryant will look to follow up on his Week 1 performance when the Fighting Illini host Kansas on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini | CFB on FOX

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini | CFB on FOX

AUGUST 30, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer hits Pat Bryant on a 28-yard TD pass and increases Illinois' lead vs. Eastern Illinois

Luke Altmyer hits Pat Bryant on a 28-yard TD pass and increases Illinois' lead vs. Eastern Illinois

AUGUST 30, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer connects with Pat Bryant on a 15-yard TD pass, giving Illinois an early lead vs. Eastern Illinois

Luke Altmyer connects with Pat Bryant on a 15-yard TD pass, giving Illinois an early lead vs. Eastern Illinois

AUGUST 30, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Isaiah Williams throws a 14-yard touchdown pass to Pat Bryant as Illinois grabs the lead against Northwestern

Isaiah Williams throws a 14-yard touchdown pass to Pat Bryant as Illinois grabs the lead against Northwestern

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Only eight receiving yards Bryant (undisclosed) posted two receptions (on seven targets) for eight yards during Saturday's 15-13 defeat to Iowa.

Impact Bryant's latest log included his lowest receiving-yard tally since Week 2. However, Week 12 is likely an anomaly, considering the wideout recorded 29 receptions for 454 yards (15.7 averaged per catch) and four touchdowns across his eight games between Weeks 3 and 11.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up against Iowa Bryant (undisclosed) is dressed in uniform and warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Iowa, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Bryant is listed as questionable, but his participation in warmups is a good sign of his availability Saturday. If he's able to play, Bryant should be one of Luke Altmyer's top targets.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt vs. Indiana Bryant had a huge day vs. Indiana, tallying five receptions for 131 yards and a touchdown, before suffering an injury late in the contest, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Bryant set a season-high in receiving yards Saturday while scoring his sixth touchdown of the campaign, though a late injury put a damper on an otherwise stellar day. Overall, Bryant has 36 grabs for 520 yards this season. Casey Washington would likely step up as Illinois' number-two receiving option behind Isaiah Williams if Bryant can't suit up next week vs. Iowa.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs another TD in win Bryant hauled in all three targets for 61 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-24 win against Maryland.

Impact Bryant continued to serve as the best vertical playmaker for Illinois quarterback Luke Altymer. These two connected for a 44-yard touchdown in the first quarter, marking their third touchdown connection in as many games. Bryant has now logged 10 receptions (on 14 targets) for 177 yards and three touchdowns over this span. He'll look to extend this scoring streak to four straight games when Illinois faces rival Wisconsin at home this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | CFB on FOX

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | CFB on FOX

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Illinois' Luke Altmyer airs out a 46-yd touchdown pass to Pat Bryant to shrink Nebraska's lead

Illinois' Luke Altmyer airs out a 46-yd touchdown pass to Pat Bryant to shrink Nebraska's lead

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer throws a DIME to Pat Bryant to increase Illinois' lead over Toledo

Luke Altmyer throws a DIME to Pat Bryant to increase Illinois' lead over Toledo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer hits Pat Bryant for a 4-yard touchdown as Illinois grabs the lead over Toledo

Luke Altmyer hits Pat Bryant for a 4-yard touchdown as Illinois grabs the lead over Toledo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Four catches in Week 5 Bryant recorded four receptions (six targets) for 51 yards during Saturday's 34-10 win against Wisconsin.

Impact Bryant accounted for his second most receptions and targets so far this season despite the fact that quarterback Tommy DeVito attempted a season-low 24 passes Saturday. The 6-foot-3 sophomore once again operated amongst the Fighting Illini's top receiving trio alongside Isaiah Williams (seven receptions, 31 yards) and Pat Bryant (five receptions, 59 yards). Bryant averaged 3.5 receptions (4.5 targets) for 65.5 yards through the first four games of the season, and his overall production should remain relatively limited during next week's contest against Iowa.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver Thursday Bryant tallied six receptions (seven targets) for 112 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's 31-0 win over Chattanooga. He also recorded one three-yard rush.

Impact Bryant paced the Fighting Illini's receiving corps in yards as quarterback Tommy DeVito passed for a season-high 329 yards against FCS foe Chattanooga. While the 6-foot-3 pass catcher did have a 79-yard screen-pass touchdown nullified by a holding penalty in the first quarter, he still managed to get back into the endzone for the second time this season with a 17-yard receiving score in the second quarter. Bryant now sits as Illinois' second-leading wideout (13 receptions, 18 targets, 259 yards) behind slot receiver Isaiah Williams (28 receptions, 39 targets, 260 yards) this season, though he'll likely continue to split targets with junior Brian Hightower (12 receptions, 18 targets, 120 yards) moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE