Hank Beatty: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / November 13

Watch: Hank Beatty's Path to Illinois | Illinois Football | The Journey

College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 31

Illinois Football vs. Rutgers in Week 10 preview, storylines

Illinois football has taken more lumps in 2025 than may have been expected coming into the season, but in the Illini's defense, the blows have all come from top heavyweights.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 16

Illinois Aiming to Extend Position Pipeline With Offers to Wide Receiver Trio

Illinois football has enjoyed its share of star wide receivers over the years, including recently. Last year it was Pat Bryant, and in 2023, Isaiah Williams was the Illini's go-to guy.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 9

Which fringe contender has best chance of solidifying CFP claim in Week 7?

This weekend, three programs that entered the 2025 season as fringe playoff hopefuls can legitimize their status as contenders with statement Associated Press top-10 wins.

Bill Belichick's UNC tenure reminiscent of another coaching disaster

Oklahoma provides John Mateer injury update ahead of Red River Rivalry

Brent Venables refusing to get comfortable with Oklahoma at 5-0

Five Week 7 Group of Five games to watch for CFP race

Five things that have gone wrong for Texas besides Arch Manning's play

College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 8

Who is Illinois Football's X-Factor Against Ohio State?

Against a team as talented as Ohio State, no single player can carry Illinois alone. It’s going to take a team-wide effort – and the support of a raucous Gies Memorial Stadium crowd – to even give the Illini a shot at upsetting the defending national champions.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 5

Game Balls: Illinois' Top Individual Performances in 43-27 Win Over Purdue

Illinois (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) knocked off Purdue (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) in West Lafayette, Indiana, by a final score of 43-27 in an outing that maintained the Illini’s momentum – and helped boost it from No.

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / October 5

Altmyer and Beatty Lead Illinois’ Explosive 43–27 Win over Purdue, Keeping Big Ten Title Hopes Alive

Luke Altmyer threw for a career-high 390 yards and Hank Beatty hauled in 186 receiving yards as No. 22 Illinois overwhelmed Purdue 43-27 on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

College Football News / NBC Sports / August 29

Watch: Illinois' Hank Beatty takes ELECTRIC punt return 69 yards to the house | Big Ten on NBC Sports

College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 25

Illinois Football 2025 Scouting Report: Wide Receiver Hank Beatty

Illinois on SI is delivering scouting reports for each of the key players on the Illini football team's 2025 roster. Below, we present our breakdown of Illini senior wide receiver Hank Beatty.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / November 26

Watch: Hank Beatty Touchdown Catch vs. Rutgers | Illinois Football

College Football News / NBC Sports / November 23

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Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 18, 2024

Illinois Wants WR Hank Beatty Contributing In Multiple Areas

The Illinois Fighting Illini have expectations for junior wide receiver Hank Beatty to excel on offense and special teams. During spring ball, coach Brett Bielema anticipated Beatty being the starting punt returner after he showcased his versatility during his freshman season.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / College Football Dawgs / April 24, 2024

Illinois Spring Game Features Battle for Starting QB

The Fighting Illini football team held their annual Spring game at Memorial Stadium on April 20 as they continued preparations for the season opener at home against Eastern Illinois.