BREAKING: Illinois Football Names 6 Captains — Two Names Stick Out | Illini Podcast

Illinois football officially announced its six captains for the 2026 season, and two names immediately stood out. Quarterback Katin Houser and center Jake Renfro are both newcomers to the program, yet their teammates have already voted them into leadership roles. That says a lot about how quickly Houser has taken control of the quarterback room and how important Renfro is expected to be along the…