Nathan Scheelhaase named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

In his second career start, Scheelhaase completed 14 of 18 passes (77.8 pct.) for 229 yards and two touchdowns to lead Illinois to a victory in the home opener against Southern Illinois. The freshman signal caller posted a pass efficiency rating of 221.31, which ranks as the sixth-best single-game rating in school history. On the Illini's second possession, Scheelhaase hit wideout A.J. Jenkins on a 54-yard scoring strike to give the hosts a 7-0 lead. He added a 33-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter.

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