ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI NEWS

John Paddock - With first-team offense in warmups Paddock is repping with the first-team offense in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Iowa, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Reports from earlier in the week suggested Luke Altmyer was back and available to start for the Illini, but it appears head coach Bret Bielema will stick with Paddock under center. The transfer from Ball State is coming off a massive performance against Indiana, racking up 507 passing yards and four passing touchdowns, so it's not too surprising he'll get another look under center.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Bryant - 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

Iowa vs. Illinois: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – November 18

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Illinois Fighting Illini game, Saturday, November 18.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

2023 College Football Week 12 predictions, best bets by Chris 'The Bear' Fallica

Chris "The Bear" Fallica delivers his best bets and insights for college football Week 12. Read more to find out which underdogs he likes to...

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

'Bear Bets': The Group Chat's favorite bets in Washington-Oregon State, Week 12

The Group Chat reconvened this week to share its thoughts on the Week 12 slate of games, including the Washington-Oregon State showdown.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Illinois seeks bowl eligibility with a victory at Iowa Illinois coach Bret Bielema announced Luke Altmyer will be back as the starting quarterback even though backup John Paddock passed for 507 y...

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Michigan's battle against Maryland, Jim Harbaugh saga headline Week 12 Big Ten slate

Michigan will put its undefeated record on the line when the Wolverines visit Maryland on Saturday, while head coach Jim Harbaugh will attem...

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Kaden Feagin - Absent from practices this week Feagin (shoulder) has not practiced this week, Bret Beherns of WCIA3 reports.

Impact Feagin not having this week does not make his status good for Illinois' upcoming game at Iowa. With just two days before the Week 12 clash, it seems more likely that his availability status is doubtful instead of questionable.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer (head) cleared, to start vs. No. 16 Iowa Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates his touchdown pass to wide receiv...

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Iowa vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 18

Preview the November 18 matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting l...

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

John Paddock - Career day in victory Paddock was 24-for-36 passing for 507 yards, four touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 48-45 overtime victory versus Indiana.

Impact Paddock and the Illinois offense exploded against Indiana on Saturday, with the senior quarterback putting up over 500 yards and four scores against Indiana. With Luke Altmyer (undisclosed) questionable for Saturday's matchup against Iowa, Paddock may get a chance to try to repeat his performance.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois QB John Paddock Tops List of Big Ten Players of the Week For Week 11 The Big Ten announced the Players of the Week for Week 11 of the football season. Players from Maryland, Illinois and Purdue all received ho...

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Illinois QB John Paddock Tops List of Big Ten Players of the Week For Week 11 The Big Ten announced the Players of the Week for Week 11 of the football season. Players from Maryland, Illinois and Purdue all received ho...

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

2023 College Football odds: Can Iowa Hawkeyes keep Under streak going?

The Iowa Hawkeyes have hit the Under eight times in 10 games. Will the trend continue Saturday against Illinois?

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Luke Altmyer - Needs to be cleared Head coach Bret Bielema indicated Monday that Altmeyer is questionable for Saturday's game against Iowa, Bret Beherns of WCIA3 reports.

Impact Bielema mentions Altmyer was throwing the ball Monday and looks "really, really good" but cannot be officially cleared until he passes another protocol. More news will surface regarding his availability as the week progresses.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Feagin - Status uncertain vs Iowa Head coach Bret Bielema indicated Monday that Feagin (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's game against Iowa, Bret Beherns of WCIA3 reports.

Impact Feagin left the game early against Indiana with an apparent shoulder injury. The freshman running back's status is to be determined, as he is not 100 percent functional, per Bielema. In his absence, Reggie Love filled in as the primary back.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan, Ohio State both on rise as The Game nears: Who's up, down across Big Ten

Meanwhile, Penn State's offensive struggles cost Mike Yurcich his job. Check out our latest edition of the Big Ten Stock Watch.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Pat Bryant - 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

Touchdown pass gives Illinois overtime win over Indiana John Paddock's overtime touchdown pass gave Illinois a 48-45 win over Indiana.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM

John Paddock throws for 507 yards and 4 TDs — including the game-winner in OT to give Illinois a 48-45 win against Indiana John Paddock threw for 507 yards and four touchdowns, including a 21-yard scoring pass to Isaiah Williams in overtime, to give Illinois a 48...

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Paddock throws for 507 yards and his 4th TD pass gives Illinois a 48-45 overtime win over Indiana

John Paddock threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Williams in overtime to give Illinois a 48-45 win Saturday over Indiana in a Big Ten game

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS