Illinois Fighting Illini#- · QB M.J. Rivers
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- Former player
M.J. Rivers played QB for Illinois. In the 2018 season he had 105 passing yards and 2 touchdowns, 105.0 yards per game over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
M.J. Rivers career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Cmp-Att | Pass Yds | TD | INT | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ILL | 1 | 9-16 | 105 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 15.8 |
| Career | 1 | 9-16 | 105 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 15.8 |
Season totals, 2018. Source: CollegeFootballData.
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M.J. Rivers: Illinois QB profile and stats
M.J. Rivers is a QB for Illinois. This profile tracks M.J. Rivers'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.
M.J. Rivers 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 M.J. Rivers play for?
M.J. Rivers plays for Illinois at QB.
What position does M.J. Rivers play?
M.J. Rivers is a QB for Illinois.