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Illinois Quarterback Katin Houser Sidelined Four to Six Weeks
Hand fracture forces procedure on starter after Saturday contest
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Injury Update
Illinois starting quarterback Katin Houser will miss four to six weeks following a procedure on his throwing hand. The injury occurred late in the third quarter of the game at Michigan State when Houser suffered a fracture while attempting a tackle after an interception.
Season Performance
In six games this season Houser has thrown for 1,440 yards along with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions. He completed more than 68 percent of his passes across four of those contests after transferring from East Carolina, where he began his college career at Michigan State.
Freshman Fills In
Backup Michael Clayton II took over and completed 6 of 8 pass attempts for 88 yards and two touchdowns. The freshman from Orlando, Florida helped the team secure a 38-37 overtime win. Coach Bret Bielema spoke with Clayton on Sunday night about the role of a starting quarterback in college football and expressed excitement for the opportunity ahead.
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