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Miles Scott named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week

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Illinois defensive back Miles Scott earned Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors after his second-half pick-6 put the orange and blue right back into the game and sparked a comeback win.

The Illini desperately needed a momentum shifting play to even have a chance at beating Toledo down double digits in the third quarter. The Sophomore was the answer to our prayers.

After spending his first two seasons in Champaign as a wideout, Scott decided to switch to DB before the 2023 season.