Aidan Laughery

ANALYSIS
Laughery was a dominant force for the Fighting Illini throughout the day, rattling off multiple runs of 30+ yards while averaging a monstrous 14.3 YPC. The sophomore running back found the end zone on runs of 30, 64 and 31 yards to extend the Illinois lead on his way to a career day against the Wildcats. Laughery finished the regular season with 522 yards and four touchdowns on the ground in 11 games and will look to keep his positive momentum going in Illinois' upcoming bowl game.