Katin Houser leads Illinois offense as defense adopts new system

Illinois quarterback Katin Houser accounted for four touchdowns in the season-opening win over UAB last Thursday. Houser threw for three scores and rushed for another, completing the majority of his pass attempts while avoiding any sacks. Running back Ca’lil Valentine and receiver Collin Dixon also contributed significant plays during the victory. Defensively, the team struggled with time of possession as coordinator Boddy Hauck debuted a 3-3-5 scheme. Head coach Bret Bielema cited poor tackling as a primary concern following the game. The team now turns its attention to an upcoming matchup against Duke this Saturday.

• 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — “A lot of new faces doing new calls”: Houser shines as Illinois defense adjusts