It’s time to release our SIS All-Conference teams. We used our all-encompassing player value stat, Total Points, along with other metrics and our scouting work as leading references in putting together our team of selections for 2025, plus some honorable mentions.

You can learn more about Total Points and the statistics referenced within this article here.

These picks are meant to honor this season’s best-of-the-best in the Big Ten.

First Team Offense

Antwan Raymond was a star for Rutgers, and led the nation in Total Points for a running back with 78, a full 9 points higher than second place. In addition to being a valuable runner, he was a valuable protector and led all running backs in Pass Protecting Total Points. Meanwhile his teammate, KJ Duff, earned himself a spot on the list by leading the conference in receiving total points. 

Julian Sayin not only set a record for completion percentage this year, but he also led a high power passing attack to a Big Ten Championship appearance. His 110 Passing Total Points led the Big Ten. Sayin’s teammate at Ohio State, Jeremiah Smith, was a major part of Sayin’s efficiency. His 3.5 Yards Per Route Run ranked 2nd in the Big Ten, only behind fellow First Team All Big Ten receiver Makai Lemon.

Iowa’s offensive line was led by center Logan Jones, whose 37 Total points rank first among all centers in the country, and also ranks first in Total Points Per Snap. He was a major factor behind the success of Iowa’s running attack.

First Team Defense

On the defensive side, edge rushers Caden Curry from Ohio State and Derrick Moore from Michigan lead the way. Curry led the conference in Total Points and Points Saved. Moore was a major impact player this year with 36 Pass Rush Total Points. He was able to hit home often as he was second in the Big Ten in Sack Percentage when pass rushing. 

Both Northwestern’s Mac Uilein and Penn State’s Amare Campbell ranked top 10 in the country in Total Points amongst off ball linebackers. Campbell’s run defense was excellent this year, as his 2.3 Average Depth of Tackle placed him in the top 5 of all Big Ten linebackers. Uilein’s 29 Pass Defense Total Points was the best in the conference amongst all Big Ten off ball linebackers. Uilein’s teammate, Robert Fitzgerald, was the best defensive back in the conference. His 65 Total Points ranked first, and his 43 Run Defense Total Points was second best in the country, only behind Taj Ra-El of Purdue.

First Team Specialists

Spencer Porath was one of the lone bright spots for Purdue this season and was the definition of consistency. He made all of his extra points and only missed 2 kicks on the year, while remaining perfect from under 40 yards. 

Michigan State’s sole selection on the First Team All-Big-Ten team is punter Ryan Eckley. He had the most total points out of any punter in the country (20). 

Iowa’s Kaden Wetjen takes the crown for best returner in the Big Ten, as he brought back 4 different returns for touchdowns. He also averaged over 30 yards per kick return and 28 yards per punt return which rank 1st in the country in both categories among players with at least 10 returns.

Second Team Offense

Heisman candidate Fernando Mendoza was amongst the most accurate passers in the country and led the country in Catchable Pass Percentage amongst players with at least 100 passing attempts with 91.2%, and was also top 5 in Yards Per Attempt with 9.4. Omar Cooper Jr. was a big part of that, as his 3.0 Yards Per Route Run was 4th in the Big Ten for players who were targeted at least 15 times.

Kaytron Allen was 2nd in the Big Ten in Rushing Total Points, and ranked 7th in the country in Rushing Total Points Above Average. His teammate at Penn State, Drew Shelton, was 1st in the Big ten in Pass Blocking Total Points (18) and also had the 5th most Run Blocking Total Points of Big Ten OT’s (17).

Second Team Defense

Both CJ Nunnally IV and Teitum Tuioti finished top 10 in the conference in both Pass and Run Defense Total Points, as they are some of the best all around defenders in the country. Indiana’s Rolijah Hardy ranked 6th in Pass Rush Total Points per snap as primarily an off-ball linebacker. 

Brandon Finney Jr. was 9th in the country in Pass Coverage Total Points per snap and was also top 5 in the country in Completion Percentage and Passer Rating Against. TJ Hall showed he’s a true lockdown corner as he was also top 10 in the country in Passer Rating Against amongst players with at least 10 targets against them.

Second Team Specialists

David Olano made all of his extra points for Illinois while maintaining an 85% FG%, and he was tied for second in the Big Ten in kicking total points (14).

Penn State’s Gabriel Nwosu ranked second in the Big Ten in Punting Total Points (14).

Jonathan Brady returned 37 punts (the most in the Big Ten) for an average of 18.7 yards per punt return..

Honorable Mentions

Total Points, stats, and ranks as of 12/4/2025