Fighting Illini senior kicker Chase McLaughlin has emerged as one of the best in the nation. Now in his third season as primary kicker, McLaughlin has been rock-solid, hitting 35-of-50 field goals and 63-of-63 PATs combined from 2016-2018. 

      » With a 52-yard field goal at Wisconsin, McLaughlin set the Illinois single season (4) and career (5) records for most 50+-yard field goals made.

      » Leads the nation in 50+ field goals (4, tied with San Diego State's John Baron II) and ranks second in FBS in 40+ field goals made (8). 

      » Has as many 50+ field goals this season (4) as the rest of the Big Ten kickers combined (4). 

      » Leads the Big Ten and 13th in FBS in field goals per game (1.57). Sixth in the Big Ten in scoring (7.6 ppg). 

      » Hit a 50+ yard field goal in each of the first three games this season, becoming the first player in Illinois history to do so in three consecutive games.

      » His 54-yarder against WIU tied the third-longest FG in Illinois history and is the longest by an Illini since Taylor Zalewski vs. Purdue 11/17/2012.

      » Third in the Big Ten and 13th in the nation in field goals made per game (1.57). 

      » Currently ranks seventh at Illinois in career FG percentage (.700) and eighth in career field goals made (35). 

     » Also a weapon on kickoffs, ranking 15th in the nation in touchback percentage (27-of-35, .771).