Illinois Fighting Illini#- · TE Cole Rusk
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- Former player
Cole Rusk played TE for Illinois. In the 2026 season he has 6 catches for 86 yards, 28.7 receiving yards per game over 3 games. He has 14.6 fantasy points (PPR), 4.9 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Cole Rusk career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ARIZ | 3 | 6 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 14.6 |
| 2025 | ILL | 8 | 19 | 217 | 1 | 0 | 46.7 |
| 2023 | MUR | 11 | 39 | 512 | 6 | 0 | 126.2 |
| Career | 22 | 64 | 815 | 7 | 0 | 187.5 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Cole Rusk: Illinois TE profile and stats
Cole Rusk is a TE for Illinois. This profile tracks Cole Rusk's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Illinois roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Illinois sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Cole Rusk in the news
All newsRecapIllinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 (Week 3, 2026)Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 2-1, and Southern Illinois is 2-2.2026-09-19RecapDuke beat Illinois 31-27 (Week 2, 2026)Duke beat Illinois 31-27 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Duke is 2-0, and Illinois is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapIllinois beat UAB 42-23 (Week 1, 2026)Illinois beat UAB 42-23 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 1-0, and UAB is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Cole Rusk play for?
Cole Rusk plays for Illinois at TE.
What position does Cole Rusk play?
Cole Rusk is a TE for Illinois.