Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry believes his unit needs to become more focused on creating takeaways that have led to their five wins in 2025.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
October 23, 2025
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Just because it’s been almost 15 years since he graduated with as a consumer trends major while playing at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Aaron Henry hasn’t forgotten what a mathematical trend looks like.
So, when the third-year Illinois defensive coordinator is shown a spreadsheet or statistical analysis split, it won’t take him . . .
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