Illinois Fighting Illini#- · QB M.J. Rivers II
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- Former player
M.J. Rivers II played QB for Illinois. In the 2018 season he had 442 passing yards and 1 touchdown, 73.7 yards per game over 6 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
M.J. Rivers II career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Cmp-Att | Pass Yds | TD | INT | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ILL | 6 | 47-85 | 442 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 18.6 |
| Career | 6 | 47-85 | 442 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 18.6 |
Season totals, 2018. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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M.J. Rivers II: Illinois QB profile and stats
M.J. Rivers II is a QB for Illinois. This profile tracks M.J. Rivers 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.
M.J. Rivers 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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What team does M.J. Rivers II play for?
M.J. Rivers II plays for Illinois at QB.
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M.J. Rivers II is a QB for Illinois.