Jonathan Brown named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

So., LB, Memphis, Tenn./Christian Brothers

# Totaled seven tackles and set career-highs in tackles for loss (3.5) and sacks (1.5) in Illinois' win over nationally ranked Arizona State
# Forced Arizona State's first interception of the day in the first quarter after hitting Brock Osweiler as he threw, leading to a Glen Foster pick
# Recorded his first interception of the season, halting an 11-play Sun Devil drive # Claims his first career Big Ten weekly honor
# Last Illinois Defensive Player of the Week: Corey Liuget (Dec. 6, 2010)

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