Illinois quarterback AJ Bush Jr.
Virginia Tech transfer looked like the guy who raised expectations early in the season. Moved the team up and down the field, calmly ran the offense and produced at a high level (four TDs, 343 yards). Give him credit for maintaining a positive attitude even when he was on the sidelines.
Offense
Illinois A, Minnesota C
Normally, Reggie Corbin would have been an easy pick for P.O.G. The guy ran for 213 yards and two touchdowns of at least 70 yards. What were the coaches thinking when they barely used him in 2017?