Illinois vs UAB: New Era, Big Game | Illinois Fighting Illini Football News

Illinois kicks off their season with a high-stakes Thursday night showdown against UAB — a fresh rivalry, new coaches, and star players on both sides. After a breakout two-year run, the Fighting Illini return with a revamped roster led by QB Katin Houser and new defensive boss Bobby Hauck. Meanwhile, UAB, under first-year head coach Alex Mortensen, unleashes rookie QB Ryder Burton alongside a loaded backfield and offensive line. With zero prior history between them, this game could be a turning point for both programs — and it’s live on the Big Ten Network. 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/e0453c2ffd35fd0a