John Paddock News, Rumors, Updates - Illinois Fighting Illini

Productive day in loss Paddock was 24-for-34 passing for 334 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 45-43 loss versus Northwestern.

Impact Paddock threw for three touchdowns on a day in which offense reigned supreme for both teams. Though he turned the ball over twice, the senior quarterback put together a productive outing in jurt his third start of the season. Paddock will end the season with 1294 yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions through the air in just six games.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois' John Paddock finds Casey Washington for a nine-yard touchdown pass to help Fighting Illini close the gap with Northwestern

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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

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

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • KANSASCITY.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

John Paddock throws an OUTRAGEOUS 21-yard TD to Isaiah Williams to seal Illinois' 48-45 OT victory over Indiana

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

John Paddock hits Isaiah Williams on a 42-yard TD helping Illinois take the lead vs. Indiana

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

John Paddock finds Casey Washington on a 20-yard TD pass, helping Illinois trim into the lead

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Illinois stuns Minnesota 27-26 on TD pass by Paddock in final minute after late QB switch for injury

John Paddock relieved the injured Luke Altmyer and went 3 for 3 for 85 yards to lift Illinois from a huge hole and deliver the go-ahead 46-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Williams wi...

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

John Paddock's 46-yard touchdown pass seals Illinois' 27-26 victory over Minnesota

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Picks Illinois Paddock has transfered to Illinois, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Per Werner, Paddock has joined the Illini as a walk-on and will be available for spring practices. The graduate transfer started for Ball State during the 2022 campaign and completed 59.6 percent of his passes for 2,719 yards and 18 touchdowns across 12 appearances. Paddock will presumably provide depth behind fellow transfer quarterback Luke Altmyer during the 2023 campaign.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 400 passing yards vs. NIU Paddock went 40-for-58 for 403 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions against Northern Illinois on Saturday.

Impact Paddock has topped 300 passing yards in three of the last four games, with multiple touchdowns through the air in four straight. He'll look to keep it going next week against Central Michigan.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throws for 338 vs. Georgia Southern Paddock went 33-for-47 for 338 yards with two touchdowns and an interception Saturday night against Georgia Southern.

Impact Paddock has multiple passing touchdowns in three straight games, with over 300 yards twice and a touchdown-to-interception rate of 7:2 over that span. Ball State moves back to MAC play against Northern Illinois next week.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throws three TD vs. Murray State Paddock went 27-for-44 for 217 yards with three touchdowns and an interception against Murray State on Saturday.

Impact Paddock has multiple touchdown passes in back-to-back games, and he's a fair bet to make in three in a row next week against Georgia Southern.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving first team reps Paddock has been getting first team reps for Ball State, Robby General of The Star Press reports.

Impact Paddock has made himself the frontrunner to be the Cardinals' starting quarterback this fall. Colin Blazek and Kiael Kelly seem to be competing for the QB2 spot, signaling that Paddock will be getting his first QB1 opportunity in a few weeks. As a backup quarterback last season, Paddock had 18 completions and 132 yards in two games.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sees action vs. Penn State Paddock went 5-for-6 for 50 yards against Penn State on Saturday.

Impact Paddock got some run in a 31-point loss. He is firmly behind Drew Plitt on the depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Illinois' John Paddock finds Casey Washington for a nine-yard touchdown pass to help Fighting Illini close the gap with Northwestern

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

John Paddock throws an OUTRAGEOUS 21-yard TD to Isaiah Williams to seal Illinois' 48-45 OT victory over Indiana

John Paddock hits Isaiah Williams on a 42-yard TD helping Illinois take the lead vs. Indiana

John Paddock finds Casey Washington on a 20-yard TD pass, helping Illinois trim into the lead

Illinois stuns Minnesota 27-26 on TD pass by Paddock in final minute after late QB switch for injury

John Paddock's 46-yard touchdown pass seals Illinois' 27-26 victory over Minnesota