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2022 ALL-BIG TEN FOOTBALL THIRD TEAM (COACHES): DL Keith Randolph, Illinois,...Randolph had the most productive season of his career with 51 tackles and 5.0 sacks. Randolph is tied for second in the Big Ten in TFLs with 13.0, along with his defensive line counterpart Johnny Newton. According to PFF, Randolph is tied for third in the Big Ten in QB pressures among interior defensive linemen with 28 and ranks third in hurries with 22. - Illinois Football

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DT Keith Randolph Jr., Illinois
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12/01/22 - Alex Palczewski, rSr/2023, Illinois, 6-7, 303 (DS#20 OT) + More +

2022 ALL-BIG TEN FOOTBALL THIRD TEAM (COACHES): OT Alex Palczewski, Illinois,...The Big Ten record holder in career starts, Palczewski has helped the Illinois offensive line be one of nine in the nation up for the Joe Moore Award. He went 428 pass block snaps without allowing a sack in 2022, the most of any Big Ten offensive tackle. Palczewski is the No. 10 graded offensive tackle in the nation, according to PFF. - Illinois Football

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OT Alex Palczewski, Illinois
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12/01/22 - Alex Pihlstrom, rSr/2023, Illinois, 6-5, 302 (DS#11 C) + More +

2022 ALL-BIG TEN FOOTBALL SECOND TEAM (COACHES): Center Alex Pihlstrom, Illinois,...The former walk-on tight end, Pihlstrom has excelled at center in 2022. He helped Illinois be one of the top nine offensive line units in the nation up for Joe Moore Award and has paved the way for Brown, the nation's second-leading rusher. - Illinois Football

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C Alex Pihlstrom, Illinois
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12/01/22 - Chase Brown, Sr/2023, Illinois, 5-10, 209 (DS#10 RB) + More +

2022 ALL-BIG TEN FOOTBALL SECOND TEAM (COACHES): RB Chase Brown, Illinois,...The nation's second-leading rusher with 1,643 yards, Brown led the Power-5 in rushing from start to finish during the 2022 regular season. A Doak Walker Award finalist, Brown is third in the nation in all-purpose yards (1,883), second in the nation in rushes of 10+ yards (48), and is tied for the national lead in 100-yard games (10). Brown rushed for at least 98 yards in 11 of Illinois' 12 games and has scored 13 total touchdowns (10 rushing, three receiving). He did his best work against some of the nation's best rushing defenses, rushing for more yards than any other opponent against Michigan's No. 3-ranked rush defense (140 yards), Wisconsin's No. 12-ranked rush defense (129 yards), and Minnesota's No. 15-ranked rush defense (180 yards). - Illinois Football

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RB Chase Brown, Illinois
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12/01/22 - Johnny Newton, rJr/2024, Illinois, 6-2, 304 (DS#2 DT) + More +

2022 ALL-BIG TEN FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM (COACHES): DL Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois,...Newton had one of the best seasons by a defensive tackle in Illinois history to earn All-Big Ten first team honors. He leads the nation in QB hits (19) and ranks sixth in QB pressures (55), according to PFF. Newton leads the Illini in sacks (5.5) and is tied for second in the Big Ten in TFLs (13.0) with his teammate Keith Randolph. Newton becomes the first Illini defensive tackle to earn first-team honors since Mel Agee in 1990. He is the fifth Illini defensive tackle in the last 50 years to earn All-Big Ten first-team honors, joining Agee (1989, 1990), Guy Teafatiller (1985), Mark Butkus (1983), and Don Thorp (1983). - Illinois Football

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DT Johnny Newton, Illinois
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12/01/22 - Devon Witherspoon, Sr/2023, Illinois, 6-0, 181 (DS#1 CB) + More +

2022 ALL-BIG TEN FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM (COACHES): DB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois,...Witherspoon is Illinois' first All-Big Ten first-team cornerback since Vontae Davis in 2008. He is the fourth Illini corner in the last 50 years to earn All-Big Ten first-team honors, joining Davis (2007, 2008), Eugene Wilson (2001), and Henry Jones (1989). Witherspoon is sixth in the nation in passes defended (17) and allowed fewer than 35 receiving yards in 11 of 12 games this season. - Illinois Football

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CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois
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12/01/22 - Sydney Brown, rSr/2023, Illinois, 5-10, 211 (DS#2 SS) + More +

2022 ALL-BIG TEN FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM (COACHES): DB Sydney Brown, Illinois,...Brown tied for the national lead in interceptions with six, the seventh-most in program history and tied for the most by an Illini since Mike Gow had seven in 1973. He was also second on the team in tackles with 59 and had 3.5 TFLs, seven pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery for a touchdown. Brown gives Illinois All-Big Ten first team safeties in back-to-back years after Kerby Joseph was a first-team selection in 2021. He is the sixth Illini safety in the last 50 years to earn All-Big Ten first-team honors, joining Joseph (2021), Marlon Primous (1989), Glenn Cobb (1988), Craig Swope (1983), and Gow (1973). - Illinois Football

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SS Sydney Brown, Illinois
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11/29/22 - Devon Witherspoon, Sr/2023, Illinois, 6-0, 181 (DS#1 CB) + More +

2022 BIG TEN TATUM-WOODSON DEFENSIVE BACK OF THE YEAR: Devon Witherspoon, Illinois,...Witherspoon was named the Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year and one of three finalists for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award on Tuesday, solidifying himself as one of the top cornerbacks in the nation and one of the best in Illinois history. He leads in the nation in reception percentage against (33.8) and forced incompletions (16), according to PFF. Witherspoon is sixth in the nation in passes defended (17) and allowed fewer than 35 receiving yards in 11 of 12 games this season. Witherspoon is Illinois' first All-Big Ten first-team cornerback since Vontae Davis in 2008. He is the fourth Illini corner in the last 50 years to earn All-Big Ten first-team honors, joining Davis (2007, 2008), Eugene Wilson (2001), and Henry Jones (1989). - Illinois Football

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CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois
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11/28/22 - Sydney Brown, rSr/2023, Illinois, 5-10, 211 (DS#2 SS) + More +

NOV 28 BIG TEN DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Sydney Brown, Illinois, DB - Sr. - London, Ontario - St. Stephens Episcopal (Fla.),...Scored two defensive touchdowns (one interception and one fumble), added a second interception and had six tackles (four solos) in Illinois' 41-3 win at Northwestern on Nov. 26...First player in the nation with both a fumble return for a touchdown and an interception return for a touchdown since Kendall Adams for Kansas State in 2017...First player in the nation with two interceptions, one interception return for a touchdown, and one fumble return for a score in the same game since SMU's Kenneth Acker accomplished the feat in 2012...Earns the second Defensive Player of the Week accolade of his career and his first of the season...Last Illinois Defensive Player of the Week: Isaiah Gay (Nov. 22, 2021). - Big Ten Football

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SS Sydney Brown, Illinois
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11/28/22 - Sydney Brown, rSr/2023, Illinois, 5-10, 211 (DS#2 SS) + More +

NOV 27 WALTER CAMP NATIONAL FBS DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: SYDNEY BROWN, ILLINOIS, Senior, Defensive Back, London, Ontario/St. Stephens Episcopal (Fla.),...Sydney Brown recorded 10 tackles (4 solo) and had two interceptions and one fumble recovery as Illinois defeated Northwestern, 41-3. Brown also became the first FBS player to return an interception (38 yards) and fumble recovery (53 yards) for a touchdown in a single game. With the win, Illinois improved to 8-4, 5-3 in the Big Ten. Notes: Sydney Brown is the third Illinois player to earn Walter Camp National Player of Week honors since 2004, joining former Fighting Illini running back Mikel LeShoure (Nov. 21, 2010) and linebacker Jake Hansen (Oct. 20, 2019). - The Walter Camp Football Foundation

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SS Sydney Brown, Illinois
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11/26/22 - Sydney Brown, rSr/2023, Illinois, 5-10, 211 (DS#2 SS) + More +

Safety Sydney Brown returned a touchdown and an interception for scores and Illinois snapped a three-game losing streak with a 41-3 rout of Northwestern on Saturday. Brown raced 53 yards for a touchdown after Northwestern quarterback Cole Freeman fumbled, then sprinted in for a 39-yard score off an interception, both in the third quarter. Illinois (8-4 overall, 5-4 Big Ten) entered with a chance to win the Big Ten West and advance to the conference championship for the first time. However, Purdue defeated Indiana 30-16 to win the division title and will play Michigan at Indianapolis next Saturday. Brown's twin brother, running back Chase Brown, punched in a 1-yard touchdown and finished with 61 yards on 19 carries. He entered leading the nation in yards rushing with 1,582 yards but fell short of Mikel Leshoure's single-season school record of 1,697 in 2010.

Tommy DeVito threw for 136 yards on 12-for-18 passing and ran for a touchdown, and Reggie Love III scored on 2-yard touchdown run to get the Illinois offense rolling. Caleb Griffin kicked a pair of field goals as the Illini finished with eight or more wins for the first time since the 2007 Rose Bowl team finished 9-4. The Illini have a winning conference record for the first time since 2007 when they went 6-2. The Illini handed Northwestern its 11th straight loss following a season-opening win over Nebraska in Dublin, Ireland. The Wildcats, 1-8 in the Big Ten, managed only Adam Stage's field goal. The Illini bounced back after a tough 19-17 loss at Michigan last week. Jake Moody made a 35-yard field goal for the Wolverines in that one with nine seconds left, handing Illinois its third straight loss after winning six straight. Illinois led 17-0 at the half on Love's 2-yard TD punch-in, Griffin's 23-yard field goal and De Vito's 1-yard keeper with 1:25 left. - Illinois/AP College Football

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SS Sydney Brown, Illinois
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11/21/22 - Justin Bowick, rJr/2027, Illinois, 6-3, 200 (DS#999 WR) + More +

NOV 21 OVC NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK: Justin Bowick, WR, 6-5, 185, Fr., Powder Spring, Ga., Eastern Illinois,...The freshman caught six passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns as Eastern Illinois nearly knocked off No. 25 ranked UT Martin, falling 34-31. He caught a 63-yard touchdown late in the first quarter to give EIU a 17-14 lead. while his 40-yard touchdown in the third quarter pulled the Panthers to within three points. Others Nominated: Lucas Maue, Murray State; Jacquez McGowan, Tennessee Tech; TJ Neal, UT Martin. - OVC Football

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WR Justin Bowick, Illinois
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10/31/22 - Tommy DeVito, rSr/2023, Illinois, 6-1, 210 (DS#18 QB) + More +

Illinois' Tommy DeVito had the best completion rate of the season in a game matching FBS opponents, completing 20 of 22 against Nebraska. His 90.9% accuracy also was tops among quarterbacks who have ever visited Lincoln and had a minimum of 20 attempts. DeVito broke his previous career high of 78.1% on 25-of-32 passing against Minnesota on Oct. 15. - AP College Football

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QB Tommy DeVito, Illinois
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10/29/22 - Chase Brown, Sr/2023, Illinois, 5-10, 209 (DS#10 RB) + More +

Chase Brown rushed for 149 yards and scored on consecutive series in the second quarter, helping No. 17 Illinois beat Nebraska 26-9 on Saturday. The Illini (7-1, 4-1 Big Ten) beat the Cornhuskers for the third year in a row. They won a sixth straight game for the first time since 2011 and secured their first winning regular-season record since 2007. Nebraska (3-5, 2-3) lost quarterback Casey Thompson to an injury in the second quarter. It committed four turnovers and lost its 20th straight against a Top 25 opponent. Illinois' Tommy DeVito was 20 of 22 for 179 yards and two touchdowns. His 91% completion rate was a Memorial Stadium record for visiting quarterbacks with at least 20 attempts. The Illini's top-ranked defense held Nebraska to 29 yards on 20 plays in the second half and 248 for the game, the fewest by the Huskers since they finished with the same number against Michigan State in 2018.

Brown, the national rushing leader, extended his school-record streak of games with at least 100 yards to nine. He scored on a 1-yard run and a 12-yard pass in the second quarter to put Illinois up 20-9 at half. His short TD run came two plays after his twin brother Sydney Brown intercepted Thompson's tipped pass and returned it 37 yards to the Nebraska 11. The Huskers then went three-and-out, and DeVito finished an 11-play, 72-yard drive with his pass to Brown with 23 seconds left in the half. Brown also made a key downfield block to give Isaiah Williams a clear path to the end zone on a 46-yard catch-and-run on Illinois' opening possession. Williams' unforced error in the second half put Nebraska in position to cut into the lead. Williams caught a pass in open field and, untouched, dropped the ball at his 23 for the Illini's first lost fumble in five games. The Huskers gave the ball right back when Sydney Brown picked off his second pass on Chubba Purdy's ill-advised throw into the middle of the field, and they never advanced past their own 26 on their final four possessions. - Illinois/AP College Football

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RB Chase Brown, Illinois
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10/24/22 - Nicario Harper, rSr/2024, Illinois, 5-11, 200 (DS#38 FS) + More +

After switching schools for a third time by coming to Louisville, defensive back Nicario Harper has entered the transfer portal, he announced Thursday. Harper was brought to the Cardinals' team in March to be a hybrid player, seeing time at the linebacker, safety and nickelback positions. He played in five games and totaled seven tackles, four of which came in a 35-31 loss to Florida State on Sept. 16. "A lot of people just think I'm just a physical guy, but I want to show also I can cover," he said in August. "I can move around. I can blitz. I can play up top. I can play in a box. I can do everything. That's the kind of player I feel like I am, so I want to I'm glad I got the opportunity to show that this season." Harper transferred from Jacksonville State where he recorded 54 tackles and two interceptions over two seasons. He was an Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year honoree, AP All-American first team choice and a Buck Buchannon Award Finalist. The Georgia native started his college career at the University of Southern Mississippi and appeared in nine games as a true freshman in 2018. - Courier Journal

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FS Nicario Harper, Illinois
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