Illinois Fighting Illini · All-time career leaders
Illinois Football Career Points Leaders
Jason Reda holds Illinois's career points record with 267 points (2004–2007). Chris White (262) and Chris Richardson (259) round out the top three. 4 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Chase McLaughlin (2015–2018), No. 6 on the list.
Illinois Fighting IlliniUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Reda | 2004–2007 | 267 |
| 2 | Chris White | 1983–1985 | 262 |
| 3 | Chris Richardson | 1991–1994 | 259 |
| 4 | Doug Higgins | 1987–1990 | 230 |
| 5 | Mike Bass | 1980–1982 | 212 |
| 6 | Chase McLaughlin | 2015–2018 | 211 |
| 7 | Derek Dimke | 2008–2011 | 206 |
| 8 | Taylor Zalewski | 2012–2015 | 202 |
| 9 | Howard Griffith | 1987–1990 | 198 |
| 9 | Dan Beaver | 1973–1976 | 198 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Illinois only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.