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Lars Rau
P · #81 ·
Transfer
Height6'3"
Weight195 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
Low
Roster status
RosteredLars Rau (P) officially transferred from Texas State University to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Last updatedNov 9, 2026, 7:51 PM
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2025 SOPHOMORE Did not play in a game and redshirted Transferred to Illinois with three years of eligibility remaining Signed with Illinois in May 2025 2024 FRESHMAN - TEXAS STATE Played in all 13 games 24 punts for 870 yards (36.3 yards per punt) Put six punts inside the 20 Two punts of 50+ yards Long punt of 58 yards against Louisiana (10/29/24) HIGH SCHOOL Started kicking and punting as a junior Also played varsity soccer and baseball Majoring in recreation, sport, & tourism RELATED CONTENT There is no related content available.
Hometown
🏴Novato, CA
High schoolSan Marin
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Career path
- TransferredLars Rau (P) officially transferred from Texas State University to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- EnteredPortal · 4/16/25, 8:13 AMLars Rau (P) officially entered the transfer portal · from Texas State University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | PUNTS | YDS | AVG | TB | IN20 | 50+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 9 | 0 | 63 | Med. | 27 | 1,178 | 43.6 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 0 | 0 | -- | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 |  Texas State University | 12 | 0 | 24 | Low | 24 | 870 | 36.3 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Career | 21 | 0 | 87 | Low | 51 | 2,048 | 40.2 | 2 | 16 | 2 |
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Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026