Bret Bielema updates on Katin Houser's hand injury status
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Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Illinois quarterback Katin Houser left the game against Michigan State with a hand injury late in the third quarter. Head coach Bret Bielema indicated that Houser has a broken hand and will miss a considerable amount of time. True freshman Michael Clayton II stepped in, throwing two touchdowns, including the first play of overtime, aiding Illinois in securing a 38-31 lead. Illinois, now 3-3, will head into a bye week before facing Oregon on October 24.
- •Katin Houser left with a broken hand in the third quarter.
- •Michael Clayton II filled in as quarterback, throwing two touchdown passes.
- •Illinois improves to 3-3 after the overtime victory.
- •Next game for Illinois is October 24 against Oregon.
- 2:29 AMESPN NCAAF — Illinois QB Houser out indefinitely with broken hand
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Illinois QB Katin Houser could miss the rest of 2026 with broken hand
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Bielema: Houser expected to miss ‘a considerable amount of time’
"Coach Bret Bielema’s Illinois Fighting Illini hit the road to face Michigan State, just weeks after defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck resigned . Illinois QB Katin Houser has been arguably the team’s best player, completing a Hail Mary to Ty Robinson earlier in the season and racking up passing yards. Houser was replaced by Michael Clayton II after […] The post Illinois QB Katin Houser could miss the rest of 2026 with broken hand appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"EAST LANSING, Mich. (WCIA) — After quarterback Katin Houser exited the game against Michigan State with an injury late in the third quarter, head coach Bret Bielema gave an update on his status. “Don’t have a lot of information on Katin, I do know he had something broken in his hand so we’ll try to […]
"Illinois quarterback Katin Houser will be out indefinitely after leaving Saturday's 38-37 win over Michigan State with a left hand injury, coach Bret Bielema said.
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External links- ESPN NCAAFOct 11, 2026, 2:29 AMIllinois QB Houser out indefinitely with broken hand
Illinois quarterback Katin Houser will be out indefinitely after leaving Saturday's 38-37 win over Michigan State with a left hand injury, coach Bret Bielema said.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 1:11 AMIllinois QB Katin Houser could miss the rest of 2026 with broken hand
Coach Bret Bielema’s Illinois Fighting Illini hit the road to face Michigan State, just weeks after defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck resigned . Illinois QB Katin Houser has been arguably the team’s best player, completing a Hail Mary to Ty Robinson earlier in the season and racking up passing yards. Houser was replaced by Michael Clayton II after […] The post Illinois QB Katin Houser could miss the rest of 2026 with broken hand appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 12:29 AMBielema: Houser expected to miss ‘a considerable amount of time’
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WCIA) — After quarterback Katin Houser exited the game against Michigan State with an injury late in the third quarter, head coach Bret Bielema gave an update on his status. “Don’t have a lot of information on Katin, I do know he had something broken in his hand so we’ll try to […]
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