Illinois Fighting Illini#- · TE Matt LaCosse
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Matt LaCosse played TE for Illinois. In the 2014 season he had 14 catches for 117 yards and 3 touchdowns, 16.7 receiving yards per game over 7 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Matt LaCosse career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ILL | 7 | 14 | 117 | 3 | 0 | 43.7 |
| 2013 | ILL | 10 | 20 | 237 | 3 | 0 | 61.7 |
| 2012 | ILL | 2 | 3 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| 2011 | ILL | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 |
| Career | 20 | 38 | 397 | 6 | 0 | 113.7 |
Season totals, 2011 to 2014. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Matt LaCosse: Illinois TE profile and stats
Matt LaCosse is a TE for Illinois. This profile tracks Matt LaCosse'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.
Matt LaCosse 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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What team does Matt LaCosse play for?
Matt LaCosse plays for Illinois at TE.
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Matt LaCosse is a TE for Illinois.