Ethan Hampton News, Rumors, Updates - Illinois Fighting Illini

Heading to Champaign Hampton has committed to play for Illinois for the 2025 season, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com.

Impact Hampton will join the Fighting Illini following four seasons with Northern Illinois. The redshirt junior quarterback threw for 1,600 yards and 12 touchdowns to six interceptions for the Huskies through 11 games in 2024 while adding 129 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the ground as well. He will retain a single year of eligibility.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Backs away from Wake Forest pledge Hampton will re-open his recruitment in the transfer portal and de-commit from Wake Forest, he announced via his personal X account.

Impact This comes as little surprise given the fact that Wake Forest's head coach Dave Clawson just announced that he would step down. That was certainly an interesting move in the height of transfer portal season, and Hampton has decided it's better to pick a more stable program for his final year of eligibility.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Wake Forest Hampton will join Wake Forest ahead of the 2025 season, On3.com reports.

Impact Hampton is coming off a solid campaign with Northern Illinois, where he completed 58.5 percent of his passes for 1,600 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. With Hank Bachmeier graduating, Hampton figures to have the inside track to the Demon Deacons' starting job in the spring.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NIU's Hampton, two receivers to enter transfer portal Northern Illinois University quarterback Ethan Hampton announced via social media Sunday he is entering the transfer portal with two years o...

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Entering transfer portal Hampton plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Hampton will enter the transfer portal following four seasons with Northern Illinois. The redshirt junior quarterback led the Huskies to a 7-5 season in 2024, including a marquee win over national title contender Notre Dame, throwing for 1,600 yards and 12 touchdowns to six interceptions through the air while adding 129 yards and a pair of scores on the ground as well. It remains to be seen whether Hampton will wait until after UNI's upcoming bowl game to officially enter the portal.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Announced as starting quarterback Hampton (undisclosed) has been announced as NIU's starter ahead of Saturday's game against Central Michigan, Skyler Kisellus of the Northern Star reports.

Impact Hampton, who was listed as questionable on NIU's injury report, appears in line to start for the Huskies. If the 6-foot-3 quarterback is ultimately unable to go, Josh Holst is NIU's likely primary backup option.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Week 14 Hampton (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Central Michigan.

Impact Hampton is questionable to suit up for the Huskies as they look to close out their season with a win over Central Michigan. The 6-foot-3 redshirt junior has appeared in 10 games this season, throwing for 1,431 yards (125-of-217), 12 touchdowns and six interceptions, adding on 116 yards and one touchdown on the ground. If Hampton is ultimately unable to go, Josh Holst would be the likely next man up for NIU.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles heavily in los Hampton was 10-for-25 passing for 70 yards and one interception during Tuesday's 20-9 loss to Miami (OH).

Impact Hampton struggled to the point where he got pulled from the matchup, giving quarterback Josh Holst the chance to get some playing time. Hampton's status in terms of playing time remains unknown for the Huskies' outing next week against Central Michigan.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't throw much in victory Hampton was 9-for-16 passing for 105 yards and one touchdown during Wednesday's 29-16 victory against Akron.

Impact Hampton hasn't needed to throw the ball much this season due to a run-heavy offense, with only one game with 200-plus passing yards. This makes him a pretty static quarterback at this point in the season, especially with just two games remaining.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in Wednesday win Hampton completed 13 of 16 passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns during Wednesday's 42-28 win against Western Michigan.

Impact Hampton was very efficient in his low passing output, finishing the game with his second-best completion percentage of the season. The 6-foot-3 quarterback also dished out two touchdowns, both in the second quarter, and he may have passed more if the game didn't tilt so heavily in the Huskies' favor. He's surpassed 200 passing yards just once this season, but the rush-heavy Northern Illinois offense makes it hard for him to reach high volumes of passing yards especially in closer conference games.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Staring for NIU Hampton will get the start for Northern Illinois, Skyler Kellus of the Northern Star reports.

Impact Hampton is starting for Northern Illinois once again in Week 11. The quarterback has thrown for 1,100 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions this season while adding 113 yards and a score on the ground.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes in at end of second quarter Hampton (undisclosed) completed 18 of 33 passes for 168 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 25-23 loss versus Ball State.

Impact Hampton began the game on the sideline, but he came in towards the end of the second quarter and stayed in for the duration of the matchup. He wasn't very efficient, with a touchdown and interception, but his injury could be to blame. He's status remains questionable moving forward, although the Huskies will have a bye week before their outing against Western Michigan on Nov. 6.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Hampton (undisclosed) isn't starting against Ball State, SB Nation reports.

Impact Hampton wasn't listed on NIU's injury report, but that appears to have been good misdirection from the Huskies, as their starting quarterback is still clearly nursing his injury that's held him out last week. In his stead, Josh Holst is starting at signal caller.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Hampton (undisclosed) isn't listed on NIU's injury report, Skyler Kellus of the Northern Star reports.

Impact Hampton missed last week against Toledo, but the starting quarterback is set to make his return to the gridiron against Ball State. Hampton has tossed for 932 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Departs in second quarter Hampton (undisclosed) departed Saturday's game versus Bowling Green in the second quarter, per Bowling Green beat writer Michael Burwell.

Impact Hampton completed five of seven passes for 20 yards while rushing for 18 yards before he left in the second quarter with an apparent injury. Josh Holst, a redshirt freshman, took over under center in Hampton's absence.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Passing game barely utilized Hampton completed 5 of 9 passes for 34 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 34-20 victory over Massachusetts. He also had seven rushes for 64 yards with one...

Impact Hampton was very productive on the ground, especially as he punched in a score towards the end of the game. On the other hand, it's evident the Huskies are using the rush game as a focal point, meaning the 6-foot-3 quarterback has been inefficient or underutilized in each game this season except for a big performance in Week 1. In the future, his true value will likely have a ceiling of his rushing performance, unless the running backs for Northern Illinois stop being as effective as they have so far been.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two interceptions in close loss Hampton was 14-for-29 passing for 159 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 24-17 loss to North Carolina State.

Impact Hampton wasn't great against North Carolina State, and he's now failed to produce 200 passing yards in three-straight games. The 6-foot-3 quarterback will look to recover his recently lacking output against Mass next week.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles versus Bulls Hampton completed 23 of 43 passes for 194 yards and one interception during Saturday's 23-20 overtime loss against Buffalo. He also had five rushes for 16 yards.

Impact Hampton was unable to find a passing touchdown in Northern Illinois' surprising loss after beating Notre Dame last week. The junior quarterback still passed 43 times even with the rush-heavy Husky attack, and he'll have the chance to bounce back next week against NC State.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid outing in upset Hampton completed 10 of 19 passes for 198 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 16-14 win against Notre Dame. He also had five rushes for 21 yards.

Impact Hampton didn't rely on his usual receiving suspects especially with a heavy rushing attack, but he still was efficient nonetheless. The junior gun slinger found his sole passing touchdown off an 83-yard play to Antario Brown. He'll look to lead his team to a three-game win streak against Buffalo next week.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Huge showing in blowout Hampton completed 18 of 20 passes for 328 yards and five touchdowns during Saturday's 54-15 win over Western Illinois.

Impact Hampton had an amazing performance against the Leathernecks, especially considering he only had 20 passing attempts throughout the matchup. The 6-foot-3 quarterback has already surpassed his passing yards and touchdowns that he accrued across three games last year, so he's primed for a big year with the Huskies.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Huge showing in blowout Hampton completed 18 of 20 passes for 328 yards and five touchdowns during Saturday's 54-15 win over Western Illinois.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Hampton throws for 5 TDs as Northern Illinois rolls past Western Illinois 54-15 in opener

Ethan Hampton threw four of his five touchdown passes in the first half as Northern Illinois rode a 28-point second quarter to a 54-14 victory over Western Illinois in the season o...

AUGUST 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Announced as NIU's starter Hampton has been announced as Northern Illinois' starting quarterback for Week 1, Skyler Kisellus of the NIU Northern Star reports.

Impact Hampton was previously listed as a co-starter with Jalen Macon on the depth chart, but he's now claimed sole responsibility of the QB1 role. Last season, Hampton tossed for 147 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while completing 57.6 percent of his passes in three appearances.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Named co-starter for Week 1 Hampton has been listed as the co-starting quarterback for Saturday's game versus Western Illinois, Skyler Kisellus of The Northern Star reports.

Impact Hampton, along with Jalen Macon, has been named the co-starting quarterback to open up the Huskies' season. Hampton played meaningful snaps in just three games last season and completed 19-of-33 passes for 147 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. His competition for the starting job will now bleed into the season, with there likely being a major emphasis on Saturday's performance.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two TD vs. Ball State Hampton went 17-for-29 for 194 yards with two touchdowns and an interception Saturday against Ball State.

Impact Hampton started a second straight game in place of Rocky Lombardi (knee). Northern Illinois plays Toledo next Saturday afternoon.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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