Illinois football's new starting quarterback has one key advantage over Luke Altmyer according to a prominent reporter.

Can Houser throw for 3,000 yards?

The Illini quarterback entered 2026 lauded for a lot of his intangibles, but there was one unexpected skill that shined ...

The Illini quarterback, who perhaps hasn't received his fair share of national buzz this offseason, is viewed by ESPN as a player with a high ceiling in 2026 ...

Katin Houser threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score in his Illinois debut as the Illini defeated UAB 42-23 on ...

Thanks to his standout game against UAB, Houser also leads the nation in ESPN's quarterback rating metric, QBR. Houser's 98.0 ...

Illinois welcomes a new defensive coordinator and quarterback amid several changes. Can they help the Illini stay on a path ...

Bob Asmussen is a college football reporter and columnist for The News-Gazette. He can be reached at 217-393-8248 or asmussen ...

Collin Dixon hauled in two touchdowns, Ty Robinson snatched a 54-yard Hail Mary at the end of the first half, and Ismael Kante added a 59-yard pick-six for the Illini.

CHAMPAIGN — There was a calm about Katin Houser in the days leading up to Illinois' season-opening game against UAB. The ...

Houser, a transfer from East Carolina, will be a one-and-done Illini, but he is critical to the immediate future of the program ...

The final year of college football for Illinois QB Kaitin Houser is a critical one, with a world of opportunity.