Illinois Fighting Illini#- · WR Mario Sanders II
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- Former player
Mario Sanders II played WR for Illinois. In the 2026 season he has 20 catches for 302 yards and 3 touchdowns. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Mario Sanders II career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | USM | - | 20 | 302 | 3 | 0 | 68.2 |
| 2025 | ILL | 3 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 |
| Career | - | 22 | 334 | 3 | 0 | 73.4 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Mario Sanders II: Illinois WR profile and stats
Mario Sanders II is a WR for Illinois. This profile tracks Mario Sanders II'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.
Mario Sanders II 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 Mario Sanders II play for?
Mario Sanders II plays for Illinois at WR.
What position does Mario Sanders II play?
Mario Sanders II is a WR for Illinois.