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2026
Illinois Fighting Illini Schedule
Oct 24Final
HomeOregon
W 21-10
Oct 31Final
AwayMaryland
W 20-17
Nov 6Fri
HomeNebraska
8:00 PM ET
Nov 13Fri
AwayUCLA
9:00 PM ET
Nov 21Sat
HomeIowa
TBD
Nov 28Sat
AwayNorthwestern
TBD
Big Ten
Conference Standings
TeamWLConfPct
INDIndiana Hoosiers
815-10.889
OSUOhio State Buckeyes
624-10.750
USCUSC Trojans
724-20.778
IOWAIowa Hawkeyes
623-20.750
NUNorthwestern Wildcats
623-20.750
OREOregon Ducks
533-20.625
WISWisconsin Badgers
533-20.625
ILLIllinois Fighting Illini
533-20.625
MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers
533-20.625
NEBNebraska Cornhuskers
532-30.625
WASHWashington Huskies
532-30.625
MICHMichigan Wolverines
532-30.625
PSUPenn State Nittany Lions
441-40.500
RUTRutgers Scarlet Knights
261-40.250
MSUMichigan State Spartans
260-50.250
PURPurdue Boilermakers
000-00.000
UCLAUCLA Bruins
000-00.000
MDMaryland Terrapins
260-50.250
TOP 25
Rankings
ILL
Poll Position
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Roster
2026
Illinois Fighting Illini Football Roster
| # | Player | Pos | Class | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Carson Boyd | QB | FR | 6'0" | 190 |
| 4 | Katin Houser | QB | FR | 6'3" | 225 |
| 7 | Michael Clayton II | QB | FR | 6'4" | 205 |
| 12 | Dane Eisenmenger | QB | FR | 6'4" | 215 |
| 5 | Ca'Lil Valentine | RB | FR | 5'11" | 205 |
| 20 | John Forster | RB | FR | 5'10" | 195 |
| 21 | Aidan Laughery | RB | FR | 5'11" | 200 |
| 22 | Cedric Wyche II | RB | FR | 5'10" | 210 |
| 23 | Jordan Anderson | RB | FR | 6'4" | 240 |
| 24 | Javari Barnett | RB | FR | 6'1" | 235 |
| 25 | Nelsyn Wheeler | RB | FR | 5'9" | 205 |
| 27 | Corey Rashad | RB | FR | 5'8" | 185 |
| 31 | Murphy Clement | RB | FR | 6'0" | 215 |
| 0 | Nas Rankin | WR | FR | 6'0" | 170 |
| 1 | Jayshon Platt | WR | FR | 6'1" | 195 |
| 3 | Kenyon Alston | WR | FR | 6'2" | 195 |
| 6 | Jershaun Newton | WR | FR | 6'0" | 215 |
| 8 | Davon Grant | WR | FR | 6'4" | 220 |
| 8 | Jacob Eberhart | WR | FR | 6'4" | 220 |
| 9 | Alex Perry | WR | FR | 6'5" | 220 |
| 10 | Ty Robinson | WR | FR | 6'4" | 205 |
| 11 | Brayden Trimble | WR | FR | 6'1" | 195 |
| 13 | Hudson Clement | WR | FR | 6'1" | 215 |
| 17 | Collin Dixon | WR | FR | 6'1" | 215 |
| 19 | Nate Cichy | WR | FR | 6'1" | 195 |
| 28 | Karson Kaiser | WR | FR | 6'1" | 175 |
| 80 | Eddie Kasper | WR | FR | 5'10" | 170 |
| 81 | Leslie Mosley Jr. | WR | FR | 5'10" | 175 |
| 82 | Jacob Harvey | WR | FR | 6'0" | 200 |
| 14 | Maurice Smith Jr. | TE | FR | 6'4" | 255 |
| 16 | Logan Farrell | TE | FR | 6'3" | 255 |
| 83 | Kaden Feagin | TE | FR | 6'3" | 260 |
| 84 | Grant Smith | TE | FR | 6'5" | 225 |
| 85 | Will Vala III | TE | FR | 6'3" | 245 |
| 86 | Christian Abney | TE | FR | 6'6" | 260 |
| 87 | BJ Thurman | TE | FR | 6'4" | 235 |
| 88 | Davin Stoffel | TE | FR | 6'6" | 265 |
| 89 | Tanner Hollinger | TE | FR | 6'5" | 245 |
| 99 | Landen Von Seggern | TE | FR | 6'4" | 280 |
| 51 | Alfred Washington | OL | FR | 6'7" | 310 |
| 52 | Champ Smith | OL | FR | 6'6" | 330 |
| 53 | Kai Pritchard | OL | FR | 6'5" | 290 |
| 54 | Griffin Rousseau | OL | FR | 6'7" | 315 |
| 55 | TJ McMillen | OL | FR | 6'3" | 300 |
| 56 | JJ Hirdes | OL | FR | 6'6" | 290 |
| 57 | Zach Barrett | OL | FR | 6'3" | 295 |
| 59 | Jake Renfro | OL | FR | 6'4" | 320 |
| 62 | Casey Thomann | OL | FR | 6'8" | 330 |
| 65 | Dezmond Schuster | OL | FR | 6'5" | 330 |
| 66 | Brandon Hansen | OL | FR | 6'6" | 320 |
| 68 | Michael McDonough | OL | FR | 6'3" | 315 |
| 70 | Maika Matelau | OL | FR | 6'3" | 305 |
| 71 | Nathan Knapik | OL | FR | 6'7" | 300 |
| 72 | Christian Martin | OL | FR | 6'7" | 310 |
| 74 | Zafir Stewart | OL | FR | 6'6" | 325 |
| 75 | Brandon Henderson | OL | FR | 6'5" | 320 |
| 76 | Dylan Frechette | OL | FR | 6'6" | 325 |
| 78 | Eddie Tuerk | OL | FR | 6'4" | 315 |
| 79 | TJ Taylor | OL | FR | 6'5" | 330 |
| 15 | Kingston Shaw | DL | FR | 6'3" | 260 |
| 17 | Isaiah Thomison | DL | FR | 6'3" | 290 |
| 24 | Will Holmes | DL | FR | 6'4" | 260 |
| 43 | Joe Barna | DL | FR | 6'4" | 280 |
| 48 | Carter Smith | DL | FR | 6'3" | 250 |
| 51 | Parker Crim | DL | FR | 6'3" | 270 |
| 52 | Pat Farrell | DL | FR | 6'5" | 285 |
| 54 | Demetrius John | DL | FR | 6'3" | 295 |
| 55 | Tony Balanganayi | DL | FR | 6'4" | 290 |
| 56 | Guillermo Gallardo | DL | FR | 6'3" | 315 |
| 90 | Carter Janki | DL | FR | 6'5" | 295 |
| 91 | Cameron Brooks | DL | FR | 6'3" | 305 |
| 92 | Deon Williams | DL | FR | 6'2" | 305 |
| 94 | Connor Sullivan | DL | FR | 6'4" | 290 |
| 95 | Isaiah White | DL | FR | 6'2" | 325 |
| 96 | Darrell Prater | DL | FR | 6'3" | 310 |
| 98 | Joshua Davis | DL | FR | 6'3" | 285 |
| 99 | King Liggins | DL | FR | 6'3" | 300 |
| 4 | Daniel Brown | LB | FR | 6'1" | 255 |
| 8 | Cameron Thomas | LB | FR | 6'0" | 220 |
| 10 | James Kreutz | LB | FR | 6'2" | 240 |
| 11 | Jacob Alexander | LB | FR | 6'4" | 245 |
| 18 | Mason Muragin | LB | FR | 6'4" | 250 |
| 23 | Jaylen Stewart | LB | FR | 6'2" | 240 |
| 26 | Ismael Kante | LB | FR | 6'2" | 240 |
| 28 | Kayden Bennett | LB | FR | 6'1" | 235 |
| 30 | Tony Williams | LB | FR | 5'11" | 235 |
| 33 | Grant Beerman | LB | FR | 6'5" | 240 |
| 34 | Erik Gayle | LB | FR | 6'3" | 240 |
| 38 | Jack Paris | LB | FR | 6'2" | 225 |
| 40 | Ean Rhea | LB | FR | 6'2" | 240 |
| 45 | Robert Edmonson | LB | FR | 6'2" | 240 |
| 27 | Lucas Osada | PK | FR | 6'1" | 195 |
| 37 | Ethan Moczulski | PK | FR | 5'11" | 195 |
| 0 | Mac Resetich | DB | FR | 6'0" | 210 |
| 1 | Xavier Scott | DB | FR | 5'11" | 195 |
| 3 | Nick Hankins Jr. | DB | FR | 6'0" | 205 |
| 5 | Jakwon Morris | DB | FR | 6'0" | 185 |
| 6 | Juice Clarke | DB | FR | 6'1" | 185 |
| 7 | Matthew Bailey | DB | FR | 6'2" | 225 |
| 9 | Lavon Williams | DB | FR | 5'10" | 195 |
| 9 | RJ Jones III | DB | FR | 6'0" | 175 |
| 12 | Isaiah Williams | DB | FR | 6'2" | 210 |
| 13 | Xanai Scott | DB | FR | 5'11" | 210 |
| 14 | Andre Lovett Jr. | DB | FR | 6'1" | 190 |
| 16 | Tanner Heckel | DB | FR | 5'11" | 195 |
| 20 | Almirian Thomas | DB | FR | 5'11" | 180 |
| 21 | Ben Clawson | DB | FR | 6'0" | 210 |
| 22 | Deuce Fillmore | DB | FR | 5'11" | 190 |
| 25 | Des Straughton | DB | FR | 6'0" | 210 |
| 29 | James Finley IV | DB | FR | 6'2" | 195 |
| 32 | Tywan Cox | DB | FR | 5'10" | 190 |
| 35 | Kaedyn Cobbs | DB | FR | 6'1" | 220 |
| 37 | Caden Considine | DB | FR | 6'0" | 215 |
| 18 | Jack Gray | P | FR | 6'2" | 210 |
| 81 | Lars Rau | P | FR | 6'3" | 195 |
| 44 | Patrick Mahoney III | LS | FR | 6'2" | 210 |
| 49 | Zach Haber | LS | FR | 5'10" | 220 |
2026
Recruiting
Justin JohnsonCB • Evanston, IL
4★
Committed
Bennett KonkeyWR • Geneva, IL
4★
Committed
Mason HallimanIOL • Frankfort, IL
3★
Committed
Soren FiferOT • Morton, IL
3★
Committed
Trezavant BoydCB • Miami, FL
3★
Committed
Sean RiceLB • Evergreen Park, IL
3★
Committed
Gavin Ericson-StatonIOL • Lombard, IL
3★
Committed
Brody KnowlesWR • Southlake, TX
3★
Committed
Steven AlexisRB • St. Petersburg, FL
3★
Committed
Sladen ShackQB • Brandon, MS
3★
Committed
2026
Transfer Portal
IN
Ean RheaEDGE • Emory & Henry
May 24
OUT
Harrysson NgassaEDGE • South Florida
Apr 30
IN
James Finley IVS • Northern Illinois
Mar 25
IN
Eddie KasperWR • Illinois State
Mar 4
IN
Darrell PraterDL • Jacksonville State
Jan 21
IN
Isaiah ThomisonDL • Bowling Green
Jan 17
OUT
Alexander Capka-JonesWR • Destination TBD
Jan 15
OUT
Donovan TurnerCB • Sacramento State
Jan 15
IN
Ethan MoczulskiK • Washington
Jan 14
OUT
Ashton HollinsWR • Georgia Southern
Jan 14
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Injuries & Availability
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