Illinois Fighting Illini
Big Ten
· 2026 schedule
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Record
0-0
0-0 in Big Ten
Games
12
7 home · 5 away · 0 neutral
Conference games
9
3 non-conference
Ranked opponents
3
AP Top 25 · 2026-08-17
Schedule strength
+2.9
11 FBS opponents · 1 FCS
SOS rank
#41
of 138 FBS teams
Full 2026 schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result / line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | Sep 3 | 9:00p ET | vs  UABAmerican | Home | BTN | ILL -28.5 preview |
| Wk 2 | Sep 12 | 3:30p ET | vs  DukeACC | Home | FS1 | — preview |
| Wk 3 | Sep 19 | 2:00p ET | vs  S IllinoisFCS / Other | Home | Peacock | — preview |
| Wk 4 | Sep 26 | TBD | at 1  Ohio StateBig Ten | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 5 | Oct 3 | TBD | vs  PurdueBig Ten | Home | — preview | |
| Wk 6 | Oct 10 | TBD | at  Michigan StBig Ten | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 8 | Oct 24 | TBD | vs 2  OregonBig Ten | Home | — preview | |
| Wk 9 | Oct 31 | TBD | at  MarylandBig Ten | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 10 | Nov 6 | 8:00p ET | vs  NebraskaBig Ten | Home | FOX | — preview |
| Wk 11 | Nov 13 | 9:00p ET | at  UCLABig Ten | Away | FOX | — preview |
| Wk 12 | Nov 21 | TBD | vs 22  IowaBig Ten | Home | — preview | |
| Wk 13 | Nov 28 | TBD | at  NorthwesternBig Ten | Away | ILL -3.5 preview |
Schedule strength = mean opponent efficiency margin from The CFB King's 2026 final ratings.
Open weeks: 7
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Depth chart click a player for his history
Offense Spread
WR-X
17Collin DixonRS JRreceiving leader
Receiving33 REC, 538 YDS, 5 TD
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
10Ty RobinsonRS SRtransfer77 passing yards
2025 totals 77 passing yards282.3 qbrating
6Jershaun NewtonRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
3Kenyon AlstonFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
82Jacob HarveyFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
WR-Z
1Jayshon PlattRS SRtransfer3 rushing attempts
2025 totals 3 rushing attempts36 rushing yards12.0 yards per rush attempt1 rushing touchdowns
9Alex PerryRS SRtransfer56 receptions
2025 totals 56 receptions840 receiving yards15.0 yards per reception9 receiving touchdowns
0Nas RankinFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
8Davon GrantFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
WR-SL
13Hudson ClementRS SRtransferreceiving leader
Receiving33 REC, 406 YDS, 3 TD
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
11Brayden TrimbleRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
80Eddie KasperRS SRtransfer68 passing yards
2025 totals 68 passing yards385.6 qbrating
81Leslie Mosley Jr.FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
LT
72Christian MartinRS JRtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
52Champ SmithFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
51Alfred WashingtonRS JRtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
LG
70Maika MatelauSOtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
66Brandon HansenJR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
76Dylan FrechetteRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
C
59Jake RenfroRS SRtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
55TJ McMillenRS JR1 total tackles
2024 totals 1 total tackles
68Michael McDonoughRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
RG
75Brandon HendersonSR1 receptions
2024 totals 1 receptions6 receiving yards6.0 yards per reception1 receiving touchdowns
78Eddie TuerkRS SO
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
54Griffin RousseauRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
RT
71Nathan KnapikRS SOtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
79TJ TaylorJRtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
74Zafir StewartRS SO
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
TE
86Christian AbneySRtransfer1 receptions
2025 totals 1 receptions12 receiving yards12.0 yards per reception
83Kaden FeaginSRrushing leader
Rushing119 CAR, 499 YDS, 7 TD
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
88Davin StoffelRS JRtransfer1 receptions
2025 totals 1 receptions24 receiving yards24.0 yards per reception
14Maurice Smith Jr.RS SRtransfer2 receptions
2023 totals 2 receptions7 receiving yards3.5 yards per reception
85Will Vala IIIFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
QB
4Katin HouserRS SRtransfer3,300 passing yards
2025 totals 3,300 passing yards19 passing touchdowns6 interceptions146.3 qbrating
2Carson BoydRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
7Michael Clayton IIFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
12Dane EisenmengerFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
RB
5Ca'Lil ValentineJRrushing leader
Rushing123 CAR, 549 YDS, 4 TD
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
21Aidan LaugheryRS SRrushing leader
Rushing62 CAR, 305 YDS, 3 TD
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
23Jordan AndersonRS SR9 rushing attempts
2025 totals 9 rushing attempts41 rushing yards4.6 yards per rush attempt1 rushing touchdowns
22Cedric Wyche IIRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
20John ForsterRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
Defense Multiple 3-3-5
DE
43Joe BarnaJR20 total tackles
2025 totals 20 total tackles2 sacks2 passes defended
17Isaiah ThomisonRS JRtransfer12 total tackles
2025 totals 12 total tackles
24Will HolmesJRtransfer45 total tackles
2025 totals 45 total tackles2 sacks
51Parker CrimFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
NT
96Darrell PraterRS SRtransfer23 total tackles
2025 totals 23 total tackles4.5 sacks
54Demetrius JohnRS SO
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
95Isaiah WhiteRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
DT
52Pat FarrellRS JR11 total tackles
2025 totals 11 total tackles1.5 sacks2 passes defended
90Carter JankiRS SRtransfer42 total tackles
2025 totals 42 total tackles3.5 sacks2 passes defended
94Connor SullivanRS FRtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
91Cameron BrooksRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
JACK
4Daniel BrownRS SRtransfer11 total tackles
2025 totals 11 total tackles1 passes defended
18Mason MuraginRS JR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
34Erik GayleRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
WLB
33Grant BeermanSO1 total tackles
2025 totals 1 total tackles
26Ismael KanteRS SRtransfer8 total tackles
2025 totals 8 total tackles1 passes defended
8Cameron ThomasFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
MLB
10James KreutzRS SR29 total tackles
2025 totals 29 total tackles3 passes defended
45Robert EdmonsonRS JRtransfer47 total tackles
2025 totals 47 total tackles1 sacks
38Jack ParisRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
30Tony WilliamsFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
LCB
5Jakwon MorrisJRtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
29James Finley IVSOtransfer21 total tackles
2025 totals 21 total tackles2 passes defended
2RJ Jones IIIRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
32Tywan CoxRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
SS
7Matthew BaileyRS SRtackles leader
Tackles76
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
13Xanai ScottRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
19Jacob EberhartFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
FS
0Mac ResetichSR19 total tackles
2025 totals 19 total tackles
9Lavon WilliamsRS SRtransfer74 total tackles
2025 totals 74 total tackles1.5 sacks7 passes defended
RCB
6Juice ClarkeSR30 total tackles
2025 totals 30 total tackles7 passes defended
16Tanner HeckelJR37 total tackles
2025 totals 37 total tackles1.5 sacks2 passes defended
3Nick Hankins Jr.FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
20Almirian ThomasFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
NB
1Xavier ScottRS SR6 total tackles
2025 totals 6 total tackles2 passes defended
22Deuce FillmoreRS SRtransfer39 total tackles
2025 totals 39 total tackles3 passes defended
14Andre Lovett Jr.RS FR3 total tackles
2025 totals 3 total tackles
Special teams
PT
81Lars RauRS SOtransfer24 punts
2024 totals 24 punts36.3 gross average punt yards
18Jack GrayFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
PK
37Ethan MoczulskiRS SRtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
27Lucas OsadaRS SOtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
KO
37Ethan MoczulskiRS SRtransfer2 total tackles
2025 totals 2 total tackles
27Lucas OsadaRS SOtransfer1 total points
2024 totals 1 total points
LS
44Patrick Mahoney IIIRS JR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
49Zach HaberRS JRtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
H
81Lars RauRS SOtransfer24 punts
2024 totals 24 punts36.3 gross average punt yards
18Jack GrayFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
PR
80Eddie KasperRS SRtransfer68 passing yards
2025 totals 68 passing yards385.6 qbrating
KR
1Jayshon PlattRS SRtransfer3 rushing attempts
2025 totals 3 rushing attempts36 rushing yards12.0 yards per rush attempt1 rushing touchdowns
5Ca'Lil ValentineJRrushing leader
Rushing123 CAR, 549 YDS, 4 TD
2025 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
Two feeds sit behind this
page: a per-player one that covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight
ends, and a season-leaders one that lists only each team’s top few in each
category. A player outside both — most linemen, defenders and specialists, and
squad players at any position — appears here with his number and class and
nothing invented.
Two-deep from
Ourlads, read 2026-08-29 — ESPN
publishes no depth chart for college football. Numbers and class years are theirs;
the statistics behind each name are this site's own feed, which covers
quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, so linemen, defenders and
specialists carry no production here.
· full statistical roster
Roster movement since last season
Out 3
Hank Beatty WR→ NFL TEN64 REC, 826 YDS, 3 TD
Luke Altmyer QB→ NFL DET226/332, 2811 YDS, 21 TD, 5 INT
Two feeds, and they do not cover the same ground. Quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends are proven by two rosters, in and out. Defenders are last season’s team leaders in tackles, sacks or interceptions matched to this season’s defensive two-deep, so a defender is here only if he was top three in a category for his old team and turned up on another FBS roster. Nothing on this site tracks a defender to the NFL or out of football, so Out under-counts defensive losses and always will. No offensive lineman appears at all. Ranked by last season’s production. “No FBS roster” means exactly that — not a destination. The whole portal.
Betting record
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Straight up | 9-4 · 69% (13) |
| Against the spread | 8-5 · 62% (13) |
| Over / under | 5-8 · 38% (13) |
| At home (SU) | 6-1 · 86% (7) |
| On the road (SU) | 2-3 · 40% (5) |
| As favorite (ATS) | 6-2 · 75% (8) |
| As underdog (ATS) | 2-3 · 40% (5) |
2025: 1 neutral-site game is in the straight-up record and in neither the home nor the road row.
Closing lines come from ESPN's odds record for each game, excluding in-game prices. No 2025 game landed exactly on its spread, so there are no pushes in these records.
Where to next
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