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Sydney Brown intercepts pass intended for ex-Illini Daniel Barker on first play vs. MSU
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Sydney Brown continues his amazing season for Illinois football.
The defensive back intercepted Michigan State QB Payton Thorne on the QB’s 1st pass attempt of the game. The Week 10 pick gave Brown his 4th interception of the season.
First throw of the game is… INTERCEPTED! 🔥@IlliniFootball is off to a HOT start! pic.twitter.com/ZAwqfEbQIS
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 5, 2022
First play of the game? Interception for @Sydbrown___. 😎 pic.twitter.com/nYLT3r4YWq
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 5, 2022
The Thorne pass was intended for former Illini tight end Daniel Barker, who transferred to Michigan State for the 2022 season.
The Illini sport the 2nd-best passing defense in the nation, allowing only 148.9 passing yards per game. Coming into Week 10, the Illini lead the nation in forced INTs with 15.
The Illini are seeking to improve to 8-1 with a win over Michigan State in Week 10.
Bryce Lazenby covers college football for Saturday Tradition. A Nashville native, his previous stops include FanSided, Dimers, and The Leaf-Chronicle.