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

Welcome to Champaign.

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

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

Katin Houser couldn't have asked for a much better Illinois football debut. Author: khou.com . Published: 10:14 AM CDT ...

The Duke Wire staff makes their predictions for the battle between Duke and Illinois on Saturday in Champaign.

Katin Houser found Collin Dixon for a 14-yard TD to extend the Illinois Fighting Illini's lead vs. the UAB Blazers.

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

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.

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

Illinois' Katin Houser showed off his arm with one of the craziest passes in the early goings of the 2026 college football ...

Katin Houser connected with Ty Robinson for a 54-yard Hail Mary TD, extending the Illinois Fighting Illini's lead over the ...