Can't Wait For Saturday Third bowl in a row for Illinois? So says the prognosticators at Athlon Sports
Athlon Sports has released its 2026 college football preview, predicting that Illinois will finish ninth in the competitive Big Ten. The magazine highlights Illinois transfer quarterback Katin Houser as a key player and projects the team to participate in the Rate Bowl against TCU. Additionally, Athlon expects three Big Ten teams to make the College Football Playoff, including Indiana, Oregon, and Ohio State.
- ▪Illinois is projected to finish ninth in the Big Ten according to Athlon Sports.
- ▪Transfer quarterback Katin Houser is recognized as the Big Ten's No. 10 transfer.
- ▪Illinois is expected to play in the Rate Bowl against TCU.
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