It hasn't taken long for Ryan Walters to build one of the nation's best defenses. That should help Purdue, which usually stakes its hopes on offense.
The Illini boasted Bednarik Award semifinalists in cornerback Devon Witherspoon and defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton .Ryan Walters was nominated for the Broyles Award in 2021, given to the nation's top assistant coach. He signed a three-year contract extension on Nov. 14, 2021.Illinois, which went 2-6 in 2020, improved to 5-7 the next season, largely because of its defense.
Illinois had the Big Ten's worst defense in 2020, but it improved nine or more places in scoring defense , touchdowns allowed , yards allowed per game , and passing yards allowed per game .Six Illini defenders earned All-Big Ten honors in 2021, most notably safety Kerby Joseph, who was Illinois’ first All-Big Ten first-team defensive back since 1989. Joseph tied for the national lead in interceptions with five and ranked third in the nation in fumble recoveries with three.
Also, safety Sydney Brown, linebacker Owen Carney Jr., Newton, defensive tackle Keith Randolph Jr., and Witherspoon were All-Big Ten honorable mention selections.He became Missouri's defensive coordinator late in the 2017 season. The Tigers' defense ranked in the top 20 in the nation in several categories by 2019. He had joined the staff as a secondary coach in 2015.
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