Houser Shines in Illini Debut | Illinois Fighting Illini Football News

Katin Houser made an instant impact in his Illinois debut, torching UAB’s defense with a clutch 18-yard TD pass to Collin Dixon — the Illini’s first score of the game. After a shaky start from UAB, Houser’s poise and experience shone, especially after a huge 65-yard punt return set up the offense. A graduate transfer from East Carolina, Houser brings proven leadership and stats from last season’s eight-win campaign. With Luke Altmyer gone, Houser is now the face of a new era for the Fighting Illini — one that’s already showing promise on the field. 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/9722b2c1c516f93e