Collin Dixon Rising as Illini’s Star | Illinois Fighting Illini Football News

Collin Dixon is exploding onto the scene as Illinois’ top wide receiver, hauling in six catches for 70 yards and two touchdowns — a career high — in a big win over UAB. Quarterback Katin Houser targeted him repeatedly, showcasing his growing role as the Illini’s go-to guy. Offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. even compared Dixon to NFL standout Pat Bryant, praising his football IQ and relentless work ethic. Once a low-profile recruit who nearly chose Wisconsin before a coaching change, Dixon’s decision to commit to Illinois has paid off in a major way — he’s now leading the receiving corps and on track for 1,000 yards this season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5b8af05ff60059ac