Illinois Fighting Illini#- · TE Michael Marchese
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Michael Marchese played TE for Illinois. In the 2022 season he had 9 catches for 142 yards and 2 touchdowns, 12.9 receiving yards per game over 11 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Michael Marchese career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ILL | 11 | 9 | 142 | 2 | 0 | 35.2 |
| 2021 | ILL | 3 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | ILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | ILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | ILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | ILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 27 | 11 | 172 | 2 | 0 | 40.2 |
Season totals, 2017 to 2022. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Michael Marchese: Illinois TE profile and stats
Michael Marchese is a TE for Illinois. This profile tracks Michael Marchese'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.
Michael Marchese 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 Michael Marchese play for?
Michael Marchese plays for Illinois at TE.
What position does Michael Marchese play?
Michael Marchese is a TE for Illinois.