Looking for win No. 5.

An Illinois football offensive weapon is making strides ahead of the Ohio State game according to a position coach.

Sep. 18—*** Remember in the Illinois football preseason when Kaden Feagin's move from tailback to tight end was all the talk? And why not. His frame and athletic ability seemed to make him the perfect candidate for tight end, So far, not so much. In two games, no catches and barely a glance from quarterback Katin Houser. They are "KA" buddies. There has to be a connection based on first names ...

Sep. 2—CHAMPAIGN — When Katin Houser throws Kaden Feagin's way on Thursday night, it won't be his first catch at Illinois. He has 30 in his career, for 341 yards and three touchdowns. But it will be Feagin's first grab as a tight end. And first while wearing No. 83 (a change from No. 3. More on that later). The pride of Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School makes his tight end debut ...

Feagin has made the move from running back to tight end, where the hope is he'll be healthier but as productive as ever

The Fighting Illini could have something special brewing in their tight ends room this season.

Illinois made a surprising position switch that could pay big dividends this season.

Apr. 16—CHAMPAIGN — For most of his life, Kaden Feagin's football heroes were running backs. Specifically current Baltimore Ravens star and future Pro Football Hall of Famer Derrick Henry. It made perfect sense. Both played tailback and both are on the bigger side at the position. Henry is listed at 6 feet, 2 inches and 252 pounds. Good luck to cornerbacks who try to tackle him. On the ...

Apr. 11—*** Illinois' No. 3 is still going to be a menace to Big Ten defenses in 2026 ... and he hopes 2027, too. But instead of handoffs and pitches from Luke Altmyer, Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond graduate Kaden Feagin will be catching passes from Katin Houser this season. And blocking for him too. Hard to predict how the transition from running back to tight end will go for Feagin, but ...