Two-deep

Illinois

vs Oregon · Sat Oct 24

77
82
OFF
75
DEF
Average
Full two-deepMatchup

Starters

  1. QBKatin Houser
  2. RBCa'Lil Valentine
  3. WRCollin Dixon
  4. TEChristian Abney
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 4
    90
    Katin HouserRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    73
    Carson BoydRS FR
  3. 7
    60
    Michael Clayton IIFR
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RB
  1. 5
    89
    Ca'Lil ValentineJR
    Starter
  2. 21
    79
    Aidan LaugheryRS SR
  3. 23
    63
    Jordan AndersonRS SR
WR-X
  1. 17
    89
    Collin DixonRS JR
    Starter
  2. 10
    71
    Ty RobinsonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 19
    60
    Nate CichyFR
WR-Z
  1. 13
    86
    Hudson ClementRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 6
    73
    Jershaun NewtonRS FR
  3. 8
    60
    Jacob EberhartFR
SLOT
  1. 11
    79
    Brayden TrimbleRS FR
    Starter
  2. 80
    76
    Eddie KasperRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 86
    69
    Christian AbneySR/TR
    Starter
  2. 83
    69
    Kaden FeaginSR
  3. 88
    58
    Davin StoffelRS JR/TR
LT
  1. 72
    85
    Christian MartinRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 53
    66
    Kai PritchardFR
LG
  1. 66
    79
    Brandon HansenJR
    Starter
  2. 68
    73
    Michael McDonoughRS FR
C
  1. 59
    85
    Jake RenfroRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 74
    73
    Zafir StewartRS SO
RG
  1. 52
    72
    Champ SmithFR
    Starter
  2. 78
    72
    Eddie TuerkRS SO
RT
  1. 71
    72
    Nathan KnapikRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 65
    66
    Dezmond SchusterRS SR/TR

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Next game kickoff time

Illinois Fighting Illini plays Oregon at home on Sat, Oct 24. Kickoff time not announced yet.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachBret Bielemasince 2020
Offensive CoordinatorBarry Lunney Jr.
Defensive CoordinatorBobby Hauck

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
31.8
Yards/G
405.5
Pass Yds/G
254.7
Rush Yds/G
150.8
TO Margin
1
3rd Down %
43.28%
Total TD
21
Sacks
5
TFL
14
INT
2
Team Analysis
WHY #56 IN WS POWER
Results this season-3.0 pts

Lost to Duke Blue Devils, who wasn't ranked, in week 2.

2025 SP+: 7.5

85%

Roster talent: 63rd percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #24 national

6%

Returning production: 21%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −3.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

16 adds in two-deep · avg 77 OVR · top add: K. Houser (QB, 90, from East Carolina)

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Illinois Starting Quarterback

Illinois Fighting Illini starting lineup

Illinois starting lineup: QB Katin Houser, RB Ca'Lil Valentine, WR-X Collin Dixon, TE Christian Abney. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Katin Houser is the projected starting quarterback for Illinois as of October 15, 2026. Carson Boyd is listed second.

Illinois also projects Ca'Lil Valentine at running back, Collin Dixon at wide receiver and Christian Abney at tight end.

The full Illinois Fighting Illini two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Katin Houser · QBCa'Lil Valentine · RBCollin Dixon · WR-XChristian Abney · TE

Common questions

Who is Illinois's starting quarterback?
Katin Houser is the projected starting quarterback for Illinois as of October 15, 2026. Carson Boyd is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Illinois?
Ca'Lil Valentine is the projected starter at running back for Illinois, with Aidan Laughery listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Illinois?
Collin Dixon is the projected starter at wide receiver for Illinois, with Ty Robinson listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Illinois?
Christian Abney is the projected starter at tight end for Illinois, with Kaden Feagin listed second.
When was the Illinois Fighting Illini depth chart last updated?
The Illinois Fighting Illini depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Illinois's record last season?
Illinois Fighting Illini finished 9-4 (5-4 in Big Ten play).
When does Illinois Fighting Illini play next?
Illinois Fighting Illini plays Oregon at home on Sat, Oct 24. Kickoff time not announced yet.

Full Illinois roster

Every player on the Illinois Fighting Illini depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Collin Dixon, Ty Robinson, Nate Cichy

WR: Hudson Clement, Jershaun Newton, Jacob Eberhart

WR: Brayden Trimble, Eddie Kasper

LT: Christian Martin, Kai Pritchard

LG: Brandon Hansen, Michael McDonough

C: Jake Renfro, Zafir Stewart

RG: Champ Smith, Eddie Tuerk

RT: Nathan Knapik, Dezmond Schuster

TE: Christian Abney, Kaden Feagin, Davin Stoffel, Will Vala III

QB: Katin Houser, Carson Boyd, Michael Clayton II, Dane Eisenmenger

RB: Ca'Lil Valentine, Aidan Laughery, Jordan Anderson, Javari Barnett

Defense

DE: Pat Farrell, Will Holmes, Parker Crim, Isaiah Thomison

NT: Darrell Prater, Carter Janki, Deon Williams, Guillermo Gallardo, Isaiah White

DE: Joe Barna, Demetrius John, Joshua Davis, Tony Balanganayi

JACK: Mason Muragin, Ean Rhea, Carter Smith, Kayden Bennett

WLB: Ismael Kante, Grant Beerman, Cameron Thomas

MLB: James Kreutz, Jack Paris, Robert Edmonson

CB: Jakwon Morris, Tywan Cox, Nick Hankins Jr.

SS: Matthew Bailey, Ben Clawson, Xanai Scott

FS: Mac Resetich, Lavon Williams

CB: Juice Clarke, Tanner Heckel, Almirian Thomas

NB: Xavier Scott, Deuce Fillmore, Andre Lovett Jr.

RES: Daniel Brown, Jayshon Platt, Alex Perry, BJ Thurman, Grant Smith

RES: Tanner Hollinger, TJ McMillen, Maika Matelau, Brandon Henderson, Logan Farrell

RES: Jaylen Stewart, Erik Gayle, JJ Hirdes, Cameron Brooks

Special Teams

PT: Lars Rau, Jack Gray

PK: Ethan Moczulski, Lucas Osada

KO: Ethan Moczulski, Lucas Osada

LS: Patrick Mahoney III, Zach Haber

H: Lars Rau, Jack Gray

PR: Mac Resetich, Eddie Kasper

KR: Ca'Lil Valentine