KALAMAZOO, Mich.- Western Michigan senior Darius Phillips has been named to the Midseason All-American list by Sporting News. Phillips, a cornerback, has two return touchdowns on kickoffs this year and has averaged 36.8 yards per return. He also averages 13.4 yards per punt return.
Of the 26 members who make up the midseason list, Phillips is the only player from a Group of 5 school, as the rest of the positions were filled out by the Power 5 and Notre Dame.
The Sporting News is one of five outlets used to determine consensus All-Americans.