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Big day in victory Bryant compiled four receptions (on seven targets) for 135 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-16 victory against Michigan State.

Impact Bryant led the team in receiving on the day, logging a season-high 135 yards on an impressive 33.8 YPC. The senior receiver connected with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a 57-yard touchdown strike in the first quarter to get the Fighting Illini on the scoreboard, highlighting Bryant's big-play ability. Bryant has been an impact player for Illinois all season, catching 43 passes for 717 yards and eight touchdowns through 10 games. His next opportunity to better those numbers will come in a road battle against Rutgers this coming Saturday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Illinois Football Week 11 Bye: Injury Updates and More Midweek News Checking in Illini receiver Pat Bryant, the mood after the Minnesota loss and a Gentle push

NOVEMBER 7 • SI.COM

Leading receiver in loss Bryant gathered in 5 of 10 targets for 72 yards during Saturday's 25-17 defeat versus Minnesota.

Impact Saturday marked Bryant's highest yardage total since Week 7 as he commanded his largest target total this season. The senior receiver started the season hot, catching 20 passes for 309 yards and six touchdowns through the team's first four games, but has since cooled off, logging 19 catches for 273 yards and just a single touchdown in the five games since. Bryant will look to get back in the end zone when the Fighting Illini host Michigan State following this week's bye.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Minnesota Bryant (head) will play against the Gophers on Saturday, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Illinois' star wideout, who was dealing with a head injury, is good to go and won't miss any time. The Illini' leading receiver has 34 grabs for 510 yards and seven scores, and he'll look to add to that total against what's been an opportunistic Gophers' secondary.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Bryant (head) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup with Minnesota, Erik Hall of The Telegraph reports.

Impact Bryant, who suffered a concussion during last week's loss against Oregon, remains a game-time decision for the Fighting Illini this weekend. The 6-foot-3 senior wideout has been impressive with Illinois this season, totaling 34 receptions for 510 yards and seven touchdowns across eight games. Bryant was spotted on the sidelines of practice Tuesday wearing sunglasses to protect against the lingering effects of his concussion, and if he is unable to suit up this weekend, expect Zakhari Franklin and Collin Dixon to see more work in the receiving game.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Early-Week Illinois Football Injury Updates: Pat Bryant and More Coach Bret Bielema gave encouraging news on the status of receiver Pat Bryant and others Monday

OCTOBER 29 • SI.COM

Appears probable vs. Gophers Bryant appears to be probable heading into the Illini's clash with Minnesota, as head coach Bret Bielema said the wideout told him there was no chance he misses this game, Scott Ri...

Impact Obviously, Bryant's health will be the deciding factor here. Still, it seems as though the receiver is committed to playing this week, and his head coach reportedly feels "fairly confident" that he will. Bryant is having an excellent senior season, with 34 grabs for 510 yards and seven scores.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with head injury Coach Bret Bielema indicated Saturday that Bryant is dealing with a head injury, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact No immediate update was provided in regards to the wide receiver's status but at least the injury was specified. Bryant totaled three receptions for 26 yards prior to his exit.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Saturday Bryant (undisclosed) headed to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game at Oregon, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Bryant took a hard hit in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game and was taken to the locker room shortly after. It's currently unclear what he injured or the severity of the injury.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day against Wolverines Bryant caught 4 of 7 targets for 32 yards during Saturday's 21-7 win against Michigan.

Impact There was good news and bad news on the day for Bryant. The bad news is that he logged a season-low 32 yards on just four catches after coming off a season-high 104 yards with a touchdown in last week's overtime thriller against Purdue. The good news is that the senior receiver still led the team in targets, receptions and yards on a day in which quarterback Luke Altmyer completed just nine passes for 80 yards. A stingy Michigan defense held the Illinois offense mostly in check throughout the day, limiting opportunities for Bryant and the Illinois passing game as a whole. Better days are ahead for Bryant, though a roadtrip to Eugene to face the top-ranked Oregon Ducks presents another tough challenge this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in OT win Bryant notched four receptions (on seven targets) for 104 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 50-49 overtime win over Purdue.

Impact Bryant's touchdown, which proved to be the game winner, came on a 25-yard strike from quarterback Luke Altmyer in overtime to put the Fighting Illini up seven. The senior receiver led the team in receiving yards on the day, crossing the century mark for the second time this season. Bryant will look to keep his positive momentum going when the Fighting Illini host Michigan this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day in loss Bryant posted two receptions (on three targets) for 33 yards during Saturday's 21-7 defeat versus Penn State.

Impact Bryant recorded season-lows in receptions and yards on a day in which the Illinois offense as a whole struggled to get things going against a stout Penn State defense. The senior receiver saw just three targets on the day, indicating that the Nittany Lions made it a focus to limit his production on the day. Bryant has caught 22 passes for 342 yards and six touchdowns through the team's first five games this season, and better days likely lie ahead, starting in a home game against Purdue following next week's bye.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in victory Bryant logged five receptions (on eight targets) for 74 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 31-24 overtime victory against Nebraska.

Impact The first of Bryant's scores came on a 27-yard strike from quarterback Luke Altmyer to open up the scoring in the first quarter, with his final score coming in overtime to help seal the game for the Fighting Illini. The senior receiver lead the team in targets and receiving yards on the day, leading the Illinois offense to a productive performance against the Cornhuskers. Bryant has gotten off to a hot start in 2024, recording 309 yards and six touchdowns through the team's first four games. An away matchup awaits against Penn State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers Highlights | FOX College Football

No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers Highlights | FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 21 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer links with Pat Bryant for a game-winning touchdown in Illinois' 31-24 victory over Nebraska

Luke Altmyer links with Pat Bryant for a game-winning touchdown in Illinois' 31-24 victory over Nebraska

SEPTEMBER 21 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer finds Pat Bryant for a 27-yard TD, giving Illinois an early lead over Nebraska

Luke Altmyer finds Pat Bryant for a 27-yard TD, giving Illinois an early lead over Nebraska

SEPTEMBER 21 • FOX SPORTS

Scores twice in victory Bryant gathered in 7 of 9 targets for 102 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 30-9 victory versus Central Michigan.

Impact It was an electric day for Bryant as he crossed the century mark in yardage for the first time this season and found the end zone twice. An 11-yard strike from quarterback Luke Altmyer opened up the scoring in the first quarter, and the senior receiver followed it up with a 20-yard touchdown grab in the third quarter to give the Fighting Illini a 14-point lead. The day was encouraging all-around for Bryant as he led the team in targets and receptions, and he will look to continue his positive momentum heading into Saturday's matchup against Nebraska.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Bryant catches 2 TDs, Ethan Moczulski kicks a school-record field goal as Illinois beats CMU

Luke Altmyer threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, both to Pat Bryant, to lead Illinois to a 30-9 win over Central Michigan

SEPTEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Explosive on low volume in victory Bryant gathered in all three targets for 70 yards during Saturday's 23-17 win versus Kansas.

Impact On a day in which both offenses struggled to create separation, Bryant tried his best to create big plays, hauling in catches of 37 and 28 yards in the fourth quarter for the Illinois offense. The senior receiver found the end zone twice in the team's season opener against Eastern Illinois, and although his volume didn't exceed expectations on Saturday, it's clear that Bryant is one of the top playmakers in this offense and will continue to get opportunities moving forward. A home date against Central Michigan should provide such an opportunity for Bryant on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in opener Bryant caught all five targets for 63 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 45-0 win versus Eastern Illinois.

Impact Bryant played the part of Illinois' top receiver following a solid season in 2023, and he played the part well in the season opener, finding the end zone twice. The senior receiver opened up the scoring on the day with a 15-yard strike from quarterback Luke Altmyer in the first quarter and followed it up with a 28-yard score in the second period. Bryant will look to follow up on his Week 1 performance when the Fighting Illini host Kansas on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in opener Bryant caught all five targets for 63 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 45-0 win versus Eastern Illinois.

Impact Bryant played the part of Illinois' top receiver following a solid season in 2023, and he played the part well in the season opener, finding the end zone twice. The senior receiver opened up the scoring on the day with a 15-yard strike from quarterback Luke Altmyer in the first quarter and followed it up with a 28-yard score in the second period. Bryant will look to follow up on his Week 1 performance when the Fighting Illini host Kansas on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini | CFB on FOX

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini | CFB on FOX

AUGUST 30 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer hits Pat Bryant on a 28-yard TD pass and increases Illinois' lead vs. Eastern Illinois

Luke Altmyer hits Pat Bryant on a 28-yard TD pass and increases Illinois' lead vs. Eastern Illinois

AUGUST 30 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer connects with Pat Bryant on a 15-yard TD pass, giving Illinois an early lead vs. Eastern Illinois

Luke Altmyer connects with Pat Bryant on a 15-yard TD pass, giving Illinois an early lead vs. Eastern Illinois

AUGUST 30 • FOX SPORTS

Isaiah Williams throws a 14-yard touchdown pass to Pat Bryant as Illinois grabs the lead against Northwestern

Isaiah Williams throws a 14-yard touchdown pass to Pat Bryant as Illinois grabs the lead against Northwestern

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS