Illinois Fighting Illini (@IlliniFootball)
Bret Bielema (6th year) (37-26) #34
Record: 0 - 0 (0 - 0) | Proj: 8 - 4 (#22) | SOS: (#45)
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Record: 0 - 0 (0 - 0) | Proj: 8 - 4 (#22) | SOS: (#45)
| Illinois's 2026 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 9/5 | Illinois vs UAB | -31 | |||||
| Sat 9/12 | Illinois vs Duke | -9 | |||||
| Sat 9/19 | Illinois vs Southern Illinois | -35 | |||||
| Sat 9/26 | Illinois at Ohio State | +20.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/3 | Illinois vs Purdue | -16.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/10 | Illinois at Michigan State | -9.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/24 | Illinois vs Oregon | +12.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/31 | Illinois at Maryland | -6.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/7 | Illinois vs Nebraska | -8 | |||||
| Sat 11/14 | Illinois at UCLA | -7 | |||||
| Sat 11/21 | Illinois vs Iowa | +1.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/28 | Illinois vs Northwestern | -11 | |||||
Record Prediction: 8 - 4 #22
Schedule Rating: #45
Future 2027 Schedule
| Illinois's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Illinois vs Western Illinois | -48.5 | 62.5 | W 52 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Illinois at Duke | -2.5 | 49.0 | W 45 - 19 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Illinois vs Western Michigan | -27.5 | 50.5 | W 38 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Illinois at Indiana | +7.0 | 51.5 | L 10 - 63 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/27 | Illinois vs USC | +6.5 | 62.5 | W 34 - 32 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/4 | Illinois at Purdue | -7.5 | 55.5 | W 43 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Illinois vs Ohio State | +15.5 | 51.5 | L 16 - 34 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/25 | Illinois at Washington | +3.5 | 54.5 | L 25 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/1 | Illinois vs Rutgers | -13.5 | 63.5 | W 35 - 13 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Illinois vs Maryland | -15.5 | 51.5 | W 24 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Illinois at Wisconsin | -8.5 | 42.5 | L 10 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/29 | Illinois vs Northwestern | -7.0 | 44.5 | W 20 - 13 | U | N | |
| Tue 12/30 | Illinois vs Tennessee | +3.0 | 62.5 | W 30 - 28 | U | Y | |
2025 Record: 9 - 4 (B1G: 5 - 4)
Spread Record 8 - 4 - 1 | O/U 5 - 8
2026 class: 231 points #21
2025 class: 203 points #45
2024 class: 199 points #49
2023 class: 203 points #42
2022 class: 193 points #46
Average Class Ranking: #41
Average Recruiting Points: 206
2025 class: 203 points #45
2024 class: 199 points #49
2023 class: 203 points #42
2022 class: 193 points #46
Average Class Ranking: #41
Average Recruiting Points: 206
Four Year Crootin Profile
Improving Top 25 Contenders
4 Year Class: #37 - Best: #21 Worst: #49
CFB Crootin Averages
Big Ten Class: 226 #40
Power 4 Class: 224 #40
FBS Class: 188 #69
Improving Top 25 Contenders
4 Year Class: #37 - Best: #21 Worst: #49
CFB Crootin Averages
Big Ten Class: 226 #40
Power 4 Class: 224 #40
FBS Class: 188 #69
2021 class: 159 points #73
2020 class: 153 points #87
2019 class: 184 points #53
2018 class: 186 points #54
2017 class: 185 points #46
Average Class Ranking: #63
Average Recruiting Points: 173
2020 class: 153 points #87
2019 class: 184 points #53
2018 class: 186 points #54
2017 class: 185 points #46
Average Class Ranking: #63
Average Recruiting Points: 173
Transfer Portal Classes
2026 Portal Class #62 - 16 players, 86 Avg
2025 Portal Class #43 - 15 players, 86 Avg
2024 Portal Class #54 - 7 players, 87 Avg
2023 Portal Class #65 - 7 players, 88 Avg
2026 Portal Class #62 - 16 players, 86 Avg
2025 Portal Class #43 - 15 players, 86 Avg
2024 Portal Class #54 - 7 players, 87 Avg
2023 Portal Class #65 - 7 players, 88 Avg
Transfer Portal Classes
Transfer Portal Classes
2022 Portal Class #96 - 9 players, 84 Avg
2021 Portal Class NR - players, 0 Avg
2020 Portal Class NR - players, 0 Avg
2019 Portal Class NR - players, 0 Avg
2022 Portal Class #96 - 9 players, 84 Avg
2021 Portal Class NR - players, 0 Avg
2020 Portal Class NR - players, 0 Avg
2019 Portal Class NR - players, 0 Avg
Offensive Coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. (been OC for 3 years) #54
(Tr) - new transfer in 2026
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katin Houser (Tr) | 269 | 408 | 66% | 3300 | 19 | 6 | 8.1 |
| Ty Robinson (Tr) | 2 | 3 | 67% | 77 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ca'Lil Valentine | 131 | 614 | 4 | 4.7 | 25 |
| Kaden Feagin | 122 | 507 | 7 | 4.2 | 26 |
| Aidan Laughery | 75 | 382 | 3 | 5.1 | 57 |
| Katin Houser (Tr) | 85 | 193 | 9 | 2.3 | 14 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Perry (Tr) | 56 | 840 | 9 | 15.0 | 64 |
| Jayshon Platt (Tr) | 46 | 720 | 5 | 15.7 | 48 |
| Collin Dixon | 35 | 548 | 5 | 15.7 | 61 |
| Hudson Clement | 36 | 454 | 3 | 12.6 | 27 |
Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauck (in his first season) #57
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Bailey | 76 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Robert Edmonson (Tr) | 47 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| William Holmes (Tr) | 45 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| James Thompson Jr. | 40 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Prater (Tr) | 21 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| William Holmes (Tr) | 45 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| James Thompson Jr. | 40 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Joe Barna | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaheim Clarke | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| James Kreutz | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Deuce Fillmore (Tr) | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 52% #66
Offense Returning Production: 42% #94
Defense Returning Production: 62% #23
Overall Returning Production: 52% #66
Offense Returning Production: 42% #94
Defense Returning Production: 62% #23
Transfer Portal
2026 Portal Class #62
16 Commits, 85.5 Avg Rating
24% of 2026 Roster from Portal, 17% TY
2026 Portal Class #62
16 Commits, 85.5 Avg Rating
24% of 2026 Roster from Portal, 17% TY
Team Talent
2026 Talent Rating: 900.00 #29
Offense Talent #30 | Defense Talent #36
2025 #37 | 2024 #65 | 2023 #63 | 2022 #56
2026 Talent Rating: 900.00 #29
Offense Talent #30 | Defense Talent #36
2025 #37 | 2024 #65 | 2023 #63 | 2022 #56
2026 - 2023 Records
2026 Record: 0 - 0
2026 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2025 Record: 9 - 4
2025 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 8 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 5 - 8
2024 Record: 10 - 3
2024 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 9 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2023 Record: 5 - 7
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
Four Year Record: 24 - 14
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 20 - 17 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 14 - 13
2026 Record: 0 - 0
2026 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2025 Record: 9 - 4
2025 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 8 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 5 - 8
2024 Record: 10 - 3
2024 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 9 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2023 Record: 5 - 7
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
Four Year Record: 24 - 14
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 20 - 17 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 14 - 13
2022 - 2019 Records
2022 Record: 8 - 5
2022 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 9
2021 Record: 5 - 7
2021 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 7 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 3 - 9
2020 Record: 2 - 6
2020 Conf Record: 2 - 6
Spread: 2 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 4 - 4
2019 Record: 6 - 7
2019 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
Eight Year Record: 45 - 39
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 45 - 36 - 3
Eight Year Conference Record: 32 - 33
2022 Record: 8 - 5
2022 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 9
2021 Record: 5 - 7
2021 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 7 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 3 - 9
2020 Record: 2 - 6
2020 Conf Record: 2 - 6
Spread: 2 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 4 - 4
2019 Record: 6 - 7
2019 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
Eight Year Record: 45 - 39
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 45 - 36 - 3
Eight Year Conference Record: 32 - 33
| Illinois Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2025 | City Bowl | Illinois vs Tennessee | +3.0 | 62.5 | W 30 - 28 |
| 2024 | Citrus Bowl | Illinois vs South Carolina | +9.5 | 50.0 | W 21 - 17 |
| 2022 | Reliaquest Bowl | Illinois vs Mississippi State | +3.5 | 46.5 | L 10 - 19 |
| 2019 | Redbox Bowl | Illinois vs California | +6.0 | 47.5 | L 20 - 35 |
Power Ranking Stats (2025)
More Stats (2025)
Overall Stats (2025)
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | .21 (39) | 1.17 (118) | 48% (15) | 4.21 (29) | 30.3 (39) | 42% | 57% | .2 (96) | 1.19 (37) | 45% (114) | 4.33 (125) | 28.3 (52) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .25 (31) | 1.31 (44) | 45% (45) | 4.23 (39) | 30.2 (46) | 44% | 50% | .18 (76) | 1.1 (8) | 46% (115) | 3.48 (37) | 27.5 (31) |
More Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 30:54 | 21.2 | 42% | 57% | 4.6 | 39.5 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 1 |
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 26:52 | 18.7 | 44% | 50% | 5.1 | 39 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 1 |
Overall Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 13 | 29.4 | 31.3 | 26.6 | 47.8% (15) | 4.21 (29) | 0.8 | 21 | 374 | 138 | 236 | 3.9 | 51% (59) | 48% (76) | 48% (15) | 48% (14) | 16% (70) | .21 (39) |
| 2025 Defense | 13 | 23.6 | 14.4 | 35.6 | 45.2% (114) | 4.33 (125) | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 44% (10) | 54% (122) | 41% (53) | 49% (133) | 15% (75) | .2 (96) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 28.3 | 32 | 21.3 | 44.6% (45) | 4.23 (39) | 0.9 | 19 | 338 | 140 | 198 | 4.4 | 53% (50) | 47% (83) | 45% (51) | 44% (44) | 18% (103) | .25 (31) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 21.7 | 17.6 | 28.5 | 46.3% (115) | 3.48 (37) | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 48% (37) | 52% (95) | 50% (127) | 43% (90) | 13% (117) | .18 (76) |
Run Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 13 | 51% (59) | 48% (15) | 35.2 | 138.2 | 3.9 | 21 (40) | .08 (87) | 3.04 (52) | 73% (56) | 10% (87) | 0.8 (131) |
| 2025 Defense | 13 | 44% (10) | 41% (53) | - | - | - | - | .07 (50) | 2.88 (70) | 75% (97) | 9% (80) | 0.92 (51) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 53% (50) | 45% (51) | 31.8 | 140 | 4.4 | 20 (67) | .13 (67) | 3.14 (49) | 81% (17) | 11% (107) | 0.91 (95) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 48% (37) | 50% (127) | - | - | - | - | .19 (108) | 3.57 (132) | 75% (75) | 8% (120) | 0.8 (5) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 13 | 48% (76) | 48% (14) | 19.3 | 28.6 | 235.8 | 8.2 | 12.2 | 23 (33) | 6 (7) | .41 (21) | 1.6 (56) | 29% (34) | 37% (14) | .37 (43) | 6% (51) | 1.9 (111) |
| 2025 Defense | 13 | 54% (122) | 49% (133) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 (123) | .32 (102) | 1.3 (5) | 28% (126) | 36% (130) | .39 (112) | 6% (67) | 2 (62) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 47% (83) | 44% (44) | 15.4 | 25.5 | 197.8 | 7.8 | 12.9 | 21 (51) | 5 (6) | .38 (16) | 1.8 (15) | 31% (62) | 31% (81) | .42 (31) | 6% (82) | 2.3 (5) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 52% (95) | 43% (90) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 (39) | .19 (44) | 1.4 (17) | 28% (117) | 34% (111) | .37 (97) | 6% (84) | 1.9 (40) |
Team Notes
(2/7) Getting CB Scott back after missing LY a huge boost ❌
(2/4) QB Houser (ECU) a great add. No proven depth ❌
(2/4) RB has top 3 back. Very good stable w depth ❌
(2/4) WR has 4 exp'd & productive starters. Nice rotation ❌
(2/4) OL rebuild w 2 portals & 3 JUCO's. Big ? ❌
(2/4) DL counting on 5 G5 portals. Have exp but ? ❌
(2/4) LB should be good unit w exp and depth options ❌
(2/4) DBs return a lot but torched LY. Must improve ❌
(2/4) Lots of ? esp on lines. Counting on a lot that's new ❌
(2/7) Getting CB Scott back after missing LY a huge boost ❌
(2/4) QB Houser (ECU) a great add. No proven depth ❌
(2/4) RB has top 3 back. Very good stable w depth ❌
(2/4) WR has 4 exp'd & productive starters. Nice rotation ❌
(2/4) OL rebuild w 2 portals & 3 JUCO's. Big ? ❌
(2/4) DL counting on 5 G5 portals. Have exp but ? ❌
(2/4) LB should be good unit w exp and depth options ❌
(2/4) DBs return a lot but torched LY. Must improve ❌
(2/4) Lots of ? esp on lines. Counting on a lot that's new ❌
Injury Notes
Overall
Power Rating #29 | SP+ Rating #24
Offense #24 | Defense #38
Coaching staff is #52 in CFB
Net Efficiency #43 Off #34 Def #69
Scoring: 29.4 - 23.6 | Scoring Margin: (5.8)
One Score Games '25: 3-0 (17-12 under B.B.)
Record Prediction 8 - 4 #22
5 Year Profile: Consistent Average P4
'26 Profile: Up to Top 25 Contenders
Power Rating #29 | SP+ Rating #24
Offense #24 | Defense #38
Coaching staff is #52 in CFB
Net Efficiency #43 Off #34 Def #69
Scoring: 29.4 - 23.6 | Scoring Margin: (5.8)
One Score Games '25: 3-0 (17-12 under B.B.)
Record Prediction 8 - 4 #22
5 Year Profile: Consistent Average P4
'26 Profile: Up to Top 25 Contenders
Returning Prod
QB Katin Houser (ECU Portal) likely starter
Returning Starters: 11 (Off: 4) - (Def: 7)
Proj Portal Starters: 6 (Off: 2) - (Def: 4)
Exp'd Depth: 5 (Off: 3) - (Def: 2)
Returning Production: 52% #66
Offense: 42% #94 | Defense: 62% #23
OL Prod: 22% #122, 1 starters, 0 exp'd depth
OL Snaps: 2096 #92 | From Portal: 1003 #45
Rush Prod: 94% #25 | Rec Prod: 85% #20
Front Seven: 67% #16- Secondary: 55% #57
QB Katin Houser (ECU Portal) likely starter
Returning Starters: 11 (Off: 4) - (Def: 7)
Proj Portal Starters: 6 (Off: 2) - (Def: 4)
Exp'd Depth: 5 (Off: 3) - (Def: 2)
Returning Production: 52% #66
Offense: 42% #94 | Defense: 62% #23
OL Prod: 22% #122, 1 starters, 0 exp'd depth
OL Snaps: 2096 #92 | From Portal: 1003 #45
Rush Prod: 94% #25 | Rec Prod: 85% #20
Front Seven: 67% #16- Secondary: 55% #57
Roster
Team Talent #29 Blue Chips: 12% #39
Offense Talent #30 Defense Talent #36
Portal Class #62 - 16 players, 86 Avg
Crootin: '26 Class #21 - 4 YR Class: #37
Talent: Improving Top 25 Contenders
24% of Roster from Portal, 17% TY
43 New Players, 43% of '26 Roster #94
OC: Barry Lunney Jr. #54 - been OC for 3 years
DC: Bobby Hauck #57 - in his first season
Team Talent #29 Blue Chips: 12% #39
Offense Talent #30 Defense Talent #36
Portal Class #62 - 16 players, 86 Avg
Crootin: '26 Class #21 - 4 YR Class: #37
Talent: Improving Top 25 Contenders
24% of Roster from Portal, 17% TY
43 New Players, 43% of '26 Roster #94
OC: Barry Lunney Jr. #54 - been OC for 3 years
DC: Bobby Hauck #57 - in his first season
2026 Schedule
Vegas Win Total Not Available Yet
Schedule Rating: 51 #45
Opps: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg: 3, Bad: 3, Poor: 1
2025 Record: 9 - 4 (8 - 4 - 1) (B1G: 5 - 4)
2024 Record: 10 - 3 (9 - 4 - 0) (B1G: 6 - 3)
4 Yr Record: (24 - 14) | 8 Yr Record: (45 - 39)
Vegas Win Total Not Available Yet
Schedule Rating: 51 #45
Opps: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg: 3, Bad: 3, Poor: 1
2025 Record: 9 - 4 (8 - 4 - 1) (B1G: 5 - 4)
2024 Record: 10 - 3 (9 - 4 - 0) (B1G: 6 - 3)
4 Yr Record: (24 - 14) | 8 Yr Record: (45 - 39)
Notes
New DC Bobby Hauck was Montana's HC (7 yrs)
Getting CB Scott back after missing LY a huge boost
QB Houser (ECU) a great add. No proven depth
RB has top 3 back. Very good stable w depth
WR has 4 exp'd & productive starters. Nice rotation
OL rebuild w 2 portals & 3 JUCO's. Big ?
DL counting on 5 G5 portals. Have exp but ?
LB should be good unit w exp and depth options
DBs return a lot but torched LY. Must improve
Lots of ? esp on lines. Counting on a lot that's new
New DC Bobby Hauck was Montana's HC (7 yrs)
Getting CB Scott back after missing LY a huge boost
QB Houser (ECU) a great add. No proven depth
RB has top 3 back. Very good stable w depth
WR has 4 exp'd & productive starters. Nice rotation
OL rebuild w 2 portals & 3 JUCO's. Big ?
DL counting on 5 G5 portals. Have exp but ?
LB should be good unit w exp and depth options
DBs return a lot but torched LY. Must improve
Lots of ? esp on lines. Counting on a lot that's new
Roster Data
25 players have played Starter level snaps
Starting Rotation Exp: 11 on Off, 14 on Def
Senior/Gr starters: 7 (31.8%) (Off: 3, Def: 4)
Upperclass Starters Back: 10 of 22 (45.5%)
Upperclass Two-Deep Back: 15 of 44 (34.1%)
Upperclass on Roster: 50%(61 of 122)
25 players have played Starter level snaps
Starting Rotation Exp: 11 on Off, 14 on Def
Senior/Gr starters: 7 (31.8%) (Off: 3, Def: 4)
Upperclass Starters Back: 10 of 22 (45.5%)
Upperclass Two-Deep Back: 15 of 44 (34.1%)
Upperclass on Roster: 50%(61 of 122)
Top '26 Portal Adds
Katin Houser (QB) – 3★ - Rating: .88
Robert Edmonson (LB) – 3★ - Rating: .87
Alex Perry (WR) – 3★ - Rating: .86
Isaiah Thomison (DL) – 3★ - Rating: .86
William Holmes (EDGE) – 3★ - Rating: .86
Lavon Williams (S) – 3★ - Rating: .86
Darrell Prater (DL) – 3★ - Rating: .86
Jake Renfro (IOL) – 3★ - Rating: .86
Katin Houser (QB) – 3★ - Rating: .88
Robert Edmonson (LB) – 3★ - Rating: .87
Alex Perry (WR) – 3★ - Rating: .86
Isaiah Thomison (DL) – 3★ - Rating: .86
William Holmes (EDGE) – 3★ - Rating: .86
Lavon Williams (S) – 3★ - Rating: .86
Darrell Prater (DL) – 3★ - Rating: .86
Jake Renfro (IOL) – 3★ - Rating: .86
Top Players on Roster
(QB) Katin Houser - 3300 Yds, 19 TD
(WR) Alex Perry - 840 Yds, 9 TD
(S) Matthew Bailey - 0 Int, 2 Pd
(WR) Jayshon Platt - 720 Yds, 5 TD
(G) Brandon Henderson - C Block Grade
(DT) Carter Janki - 0 Tac, 0 TFL
(T) Christian Martin - D+ Block Grade
(WR) Collin Dixon - 548 Yds, 5 TD
(QB) Katin Houser - 3300 Yds, 19 TD
(WR) Alex Perry - 840 Yds, 9 TD
(S) Matthew Bailey - 0 Int, 2 Pd
(WR) Jayshon Platt - 720 Yds, 5 TD
(G) Brandon Henderson - C Block Grade
(DT) Carter Janki - 0 Tac, 0 TFL
(T) Christian Martin - D+ Block Grade
(WR) Collin Dixon - 548 Yds, 5 TD
Top '26 Incoming Recruits
Nick Hankins (CB) – 4★ (.95) IL
Micah Smith (IOL) – 4★ (.92) FL
Nasir Rankin (ATH) – 4★ (.91) IL
Kai Pritchard (IOL) – 4★ (.90) NJ
Jacob Eberhart (LB) – 4★ (.90) MO
Javari Barnett (RB) – 3★ (.89) FL
Parker Crim (EDGE) – 3★ (.89) OH
Cam Thomas (LB) – 3★ (.89) OH
Nick Hankins (CB) – 4★ (.95) IL
Micah Smith (IOL) – 4★ (.92) FL
Nasir Rankin (ATH) – 4★ (.91) IL
Kai Pritchard (IOL) – 4★ (.90) NJ
Jacob Eberhart (LB) – 4★ (.90) MO
Javari Barnett (RB) – 3★ (.89) FL
Parker Crim (EDGE) – 3★ (.89) OH
Cam Thomas (LB) – 3★ (.89) OH
4 Year Overall
2026 SP+ Overall: #24 - Power Rating: #29
2025 SP+ Overall: #24 - Power Rating: #15
2024 SP+ Overall: #31 - Power Rating: #39
2023 SP+ Overall: #75
2026 SP+ Overall: #24 - Power Rating: #29
2025 SP+ Overall: #24 - Power Rating: #15
2024 SP+ Overall: #31 - Power Rating: #39
2023 SP+ Overall: #75
4 Year Offense
2026 SP+ Offense: #27 - Power Rating: #24
2025 SP+ Offense: #27 - Power Rating: #8
2024 SP+ Offense: #55 - Power Rating: #47
2023 SP+ Offense: #90
2026 SP+ Offense: #27 - Power Rating: #24
2025 SP+ Offense: #27 - Power Rating: #8
2024 SP+ Offense: #55 - Power Rating: #47
2023 SP+ Offense: #90
4 Year Defense
2026 SP+ Defense: #41 - Power Rating: #38
2025 SP+ Defense: #41 - Power Rating: #37
2024 SP+ Defense: #26 - Power Rating: #72
2023 SP+ Defense: #49
2026 SP+ Defense: #41 - Power Rating: #38
2025 SP+ Defense: #41 - Power Rating: #37
2024 SP+ Defense: #26 - Power Rating: #72
2023 SP+ Defense: #49