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Katin Houser ranked 14th among Big Ten quarterbacks by CBS Sports

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:18 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Katin Houser ranked 14th among Big Ten quarterbacks by CBS Sports
Summary

Katin Houser of the Illinois Fighting Illini has been placed 14th out of 18 starting quarterbacks in the Big Ten by CBS Sports writer Brad Crawford. Despite leading East Carolina with over 3,300 passing yards last season, expectations are tempered as Houser transitions to Illinois. His veteran experience is seen as an asset, allowing him to bring stability to the position, especially ahead of the challenging Big Ten schedule. The Illini will kick off their season against UAB as they aim for improvement in 2026.

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  • •Illinois opens the season against UAB this week.
  • •Brad Crawford places Houser low in preseason rankings.
  • •Houser transferred from East Carolina after a strong season.
  • •Head coach Bret Bielema aims for improvement in 2026.
  • •Illini fans hope for a competitive season after a 9-4 record.
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  • 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — Katin Houser Placed Surprisingly Low in Preseason Big Ten QB Rankings
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A CBS Sports writer is not buying Katin Houser as a top flight Big Ten QB ahead of the season.

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