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Illinois

vs Nebraska · Fri Nov 6 · 08:00 PM ET · Fox

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Starters

  1. QBMichael Clayton II
  2. RBAidan Laughery
  3. WRCollin Dixon
  4. TEChristian Abney
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 7
    73
    Michael Clayton IIFR
    Starter
  2. 4
    73
    Katin HouserRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 2
    68
    Carson BoydRS FR
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Defense starters

  1. LDEPat Farrell
  2. NTCarter Janki
  3. RDEJoe Barna
  4. JACKDaniel Brown
  5. WLBIsmael Kante
  6. MLBJames Kreutz
  7. LCBTanner Heckel
  8. SSMatthew Bailey
  9. FSMac Resetich
  10. RCBJuice Clarke
  11. NBXavier Scott
RB
  1. 21
    85
    Aidan LaugheryRS SR
    Starter
  2. 23
    70
    Jordan AndersonRS SR
  3. 24
    61
    Javari BarnettFR
WR-X
  1. 17
    88
    Collin DixonRS JR
    Starter
  2. 10
    72
    Ty RobinsonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 19
    61
    Nate CichyFR

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Injury status isn't confirmed for Illinois right now — the depth chart above reflects listed rank only.

Next game kickoff time

Illinois Fighting Illini plays Nebraska at home on Fri, Nov 6. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

  • LT: Christian Martin → Nathan Knapik
  • LG: Brandon Hansen → Maika Matelau
  • RG: Champ Smith → Brandon Henderson
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Coaching Staff

Head CoachBret Bielemasince 2020
Offensive CoordinatorBarry Lunney Jr.
Defensive CoordinatorBobby Hauck
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
29.0
Yards/G
394.3
Pass Yds/G
230.0
Rush Yds/G
164.3
TO Margin
2
3rd Down %
43.62%
Total TD
26
Sacks
8
TFL
25
INT
3
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #48 IN WS POWER
Results this season-6.2 pts

Lost to Purdue Boilermakers in week 5.

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; −6.2 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

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16 adds in two-deep · avg 79 OVR · top add: J. Renfro (C, 85, from Wisconsin)

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Illinois Fighting Illini transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

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Illinois Starting Quarterback

Illinois Fighting Illini starting lineup

Illinois starting lineup: QB Michael Clayton II, RB Aidan Laughery, WR-X Collin Dixon, TE Christian Abney. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Michael Clayton II is the projected starting quarterback for Illinois as of November 1, 2026. Katin Houser is listed second. Michael Clayton II replaced Katin Houser at quarterback on October 31, 2026.

Illinois also projects Aidan Laughery at running back, Collin Dixon at wide receiver and Christian Abney at tight end.

The full Illinois Fighting Illini two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Michael Clayton II · QBAidan Laughery · RBCollin Dixon · WR-XChristian Abney · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Illinois's starting quarterback?
Michael Clayton II is the projected starting quarterback for Illinois as of November 1, 2026. Katin Houser is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Illinois?
Aidan Laughery is the projected starter at running back for Illinois, with Jordan Anderson 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 November 1, 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 Nebraska at home on Fri, Nov 6. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.
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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: Nathan Knapik, Christian Martin

LG: Maika Matelau, Eddie Tuerk, Michael McDonough

C: Jake Renfro, Zafir Stewart

RG: Brandon Henderson, Champ Smith

RT: Brandon Hansen, Dezmond Schuster

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

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

RB: Aidan Laughery, Jordan Anderson, Javari Barnett

Defense

DE: Pat Farrell, Will Holmes, Parker Crim

NT: Carter Janki, Darrell Prater, Deon Williams

DE: Joe Barna, Joshua Davis, Tony Balanganayi

JACK: Daniel Brown, Mason Muragin, Ean Rhea, Kayden Bennett

WLB: Ismael Kante, Jack Paris, Cameron Thomas

MLB: James Kreutz, Robert Edmonson

CB: Tanner Heckel, Jakwon Morris

SS: Matthew Bailey, Ben Clawson, Xanai Scott

FS: Mac Resetich, Lavon Williams

CB: Juice Clarke, Nick Hankins Jr., Almirian Thomas

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

RES: Grant Beerman, Jayshon Platt, Alex Perry, BJ Thurman, Grant Smith

RES: Tanner Hollinger, TJ McMillen, Demetrius John, Kai Pritchard, Logan Farrell

RES: Jaylen Stewart, Erik Gayle, JJ Hirdes, Cameron Brooks, Ca'Lil Valentine

RES: Tywan Cox, Carter Smith

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: Aidan Laughery, Murphy Clement, Mac Resetich