Ben Bach

Illinois

Sep 20 (Sat)

7:30 p.m.

Weight:
195
Height:
6-1
Position:
DB
Year:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Wheaton, Ill.
High School:
Wheaton-Warrenville South

Bach graduated with a healthcare management degree in Dec. 2017.

2017 (Senior): Named IU’s Outstanding Walk-On Player of the Year ... appeared in 10 games and made four tackles ... Academic All-Big Ten selection ... earned a scholarship for the 2017 season during preseason camp.

2016 (Junior): Started the first four games at cornerback and played in 11 total contests ... posted five tackles ... recorded the first interception of his career in the season-opening win at Florida International ... Academic All-Big Ten selection ... earned a scholarship for the 2016 season during preseason camp.

2015 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games at cornerback and made his first career start against Duke in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl ... key contributor on special teams ... posted 12 tackles, eight solo, with one for loss and one pass breakup ... collected a career-high three stops and the TFL in the win at Maryland ... two-time IU special teams player of the week (Iowa and Duke) ... earned a scholarship for the 2015 season during preseason camp.

2014 (Freshman): Did not see any game action in 2014 ... scout team player of the week (Ohio State).

2013: Redshirted the 2013 season ... scout team player of the week (Ohio State) ... walk-on joined the program during preseason camp.

Prep/Personal: Defensive back for head coach Ron Muhitch at Wheaton-Warrenville South High School ... team advanced to the 2011 state championship game ... two-year football and baseball letterwinner ... parents are Jeff and Katy Bach ... Benjamin Bach was born on May 19, 1995.