ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI NEWS

Reggie Love III - Could be available at Minnesota Illinois' head coach Bret Bielema believes Love (lower leg) could be available Saturday at Minnesota, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Love's availability status will be determined based on how he responds this week. Bielema is on the optimistic side of the spectrum, making him questionable for certain but more probable than doubtful if either of the two.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tip Reiman - Catches second TD of season Reiman hauled in all two targets for four yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 25-21 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Reiman caught his second touchdown pass of the season, as he and sophomore tight end Tanner Arkin accounted for the Fighting Illini's two receiving scores in this rivalry matchup. The junior has now caught at least one pass in all eight games he's played this season, but he's still accrued just 19 targets over that span. His role as a potential scorer in the red zone will contribute to his fantasy value moving forward, but not enough to justify any significant investment from team managers.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Williams - Neglected in loss Williams gathered in four of six targets for 16 yards during Saturday's 25-21 defeat versus Wisconsin. He also rushed twice for eight yards.

Impact Williams was unusually absent from the Fighting Illini's game plan for much of Saturday's game. After tallying at least eight targets in the first seven games the season, the junior slot receiver was used sparingly, and the majority of his targets came at or very near the line of scrimmage. The Fighting Illini did get him involved in the running game a little bit, but not enough to warrant any true attention for fantasy managers. This below-average usage for Williams could have simply been a function of the team's quarterback Luke Altmyer completing 13 of just 21 passing attempts for 100 yards. Williams will look to get more involved again when his team next plays Saturday, Nov. 4 at Minnesota.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Feagin - Logs season high in carries Feagin totaled 24 rushes for 97 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 25-21 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Feagin found his way into the end zone for the second week in a row, as he continued to serve as the premier back in the Fighting Illini's banged-up backfield. With junior running back Reggie Love (lower leg) still sidelined, the freshman logged career highs in rushing attempts and yards, and he also found the end zone for the second week in a row. While Feagin had to temporarily exit while dealing with a leg issue, redshirt freshman Aidan Laughery was the only other Illinois running back to log any carries (three) in this run-oriented offensive game plan. Feagin has now totaled 43 carries for 181 yards and two touchdowns over the last two games. With Illinois on bye Week 9, it's possible Feagin's workload could take a hit if Love is able to return for the team's next game against Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 4.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can anyone stop Marvin Harrison Jr.? Who's up, down across Big Ten

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Luke Altmyer - Kills Badgers with his legs Altmyer was 13-for-21 passing for 100 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 25-21 defeat versus Wisconsin. He also had 16 rushes for 100 yards.

Impact With Illinois' running back room dinged up with numerous injuries, Altmyer showcased his abilities as a rusher against Wisconsin's defense. The sophomore reached 100 yards on the ground for the first time in his career as he repeatedly dodged pressure and scrambled out of the pocket. Altmyer ultimately logged season lows as a passer, though he still capped the Fighting Illini's first two scoring drives with touchdown passes of one and three yards to tight ends Tanner Arkin and Tip Reiman, respectively. The Ole Miss transfer also avoided turning the ball over for the first time this season, though this effort was ultimately spoiled by the Badgers' 14-point comeback in the second half. He and the Fighting Illini will look to bounce back against Minnesota in Week 9.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Elzy - Good to go Saturday Elzy (undisclosed) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus Wisconsin.

Impact Elzy will return to action Saturday after missing the previous game with an undisclosed injury. Elzy has recorded five catches for 52 yards and one touchdown across four appearances this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reggie Love III - Officially ruled out Love (lower leg) won't play in Saturday's game versus Wisconsin.

Impact Love will miss his second straight contest while dealing with a lower leg injury. Kaden Feagin will likely receive the bulk of the team's carries in his absence. Love's next chance to suit up is Week 10s matchup with Minnesota.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois vs. Wisconsin: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 21

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers game, Saturday, October 21.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Wisconsin vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 21

Preview the October 21 matchup between the Wisconsin Badgers and Illinois Fighting Illini with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, bettin...

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Pat Bryant - 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

Isaiah Williams - Catches first TD of 2023 Williams caught four of 11 targets for 43 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-24 win against Maryland.

Impact Williams didn't quite match his production from the Fighting Illini's previous three games, as he finished as the team's third-leading receiver Week 7. But, he did break his scoring drought this season, catching a 15-yard touchdown pass to put Illinois up 21-14 early in the third quarter. The senior slot receiver has now averaged 6.2 receptions (on 11.0 targets) per game over the last five contests. He'll look to keep up his consistent production against rival Wisconsin this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Penix Jr. highlights an AP midseason All-America team deep on experience

Michael Penix Jr. is one of 19 players on the midseason All-American football team who have been in school for at least five years.

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Big Ten Football Champions: Complete list of winners by year

View the complete list of Big Ten football champions by year including team and score.

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Penn State soaring, Ohio State limping into big game: Who's up, down across Big Ten

The Buckeyes have injury concerns ahead of huge game against Penn State. Will that be the difference? Check out our latest edition of the Bi...

OCTOBER 16, 2023

College football rankings: Washington, Oregon and the Year of the Pac-12

Huskies? Ducks? Trojans? Beavers? Whoever wins the Pac-12 is getting into the CFP, writes RJ Young. See where they rank in his latest Top 25...

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Illinois edges Maryland on field goal as time expires Caleb Griffin drilled a 43-yard field goal as time expired to lift Illinois to a 27-24 win over Maryland on a dreary homecoming Saturday in...

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Illinois upsets Maryland 27-24 for 1st Big Ten win of season Caleb Griffin kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired to give Illinois its first Big Ten victory of the season, a 27-24 upset of Marylan...

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Maryland football suffers shocking 27-24 loss to Illinois on Caleb Griffin's walk-off 43-yard field goal The Terps were denied their sixth win in seven games by visiting Illinois, which used a 43-yard field goal by senior kicker Caleb Griffin wi...

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Caleb Griffin's 43-yard field goal on the final play lifts Illinois over Maryland 27-24

Caleb Griffin kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired to give Illinois its first Big Ten victory of the season, a 27-24 upset of Maryland

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maryland vs. Illinois: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 14

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Maryland Terrapins vs. Illinois Fighting Illini game, Saturday, October 14.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Maryland football: Preview, how to watch homecoming matchup against Illinois The Terps look to reach bowl eligibility at their earliest date since 2001.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Maryland vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 14

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OCTOBER 12, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE