Chris Childers

Illinois

Sep 20 (Sat)

7:30 p.m.

Photo by: Andrew Mascharka/Indiana Athletics

Position:
RB
Ht./Wt.:
6-0 / 220
Year:
Redshirt Junior
Hometown:
Matteson, Ill.
High School:
St. Rita
Prev School:
Indiana State University

2021 (Junior): Appeared in 11 games ... rushed 37 times for 137 yards with one touchdown ... caught three passes for 16 yards ... carried the ball five times for 33 yards with a long of 25 against No. 10 Michigan State (10/16) ... added a pair of receptions for eight yards ... recorded 11 totes for 34 yards with his first career TD at No. 9 Michigan (11/6).

2020: Made his IU debut in the Outback Bowl vs. Ole Miss (1/2) ... named special teams scout team player of the year ... offensive scout team player of the week (Penn State) ... special teams scout team player of the week (Michigan State).

Indiana State University: Played in 19 games over the 2018-19 campaigns ... rushed 34 times for 110 yards and three touchdowns in eight games as a sophomore ... caught five passes for 31 yards ... returned five kickoffs for 84 yards with a long of 25 yards ... appeared in 11 games as a true freshman ... totaled 20 rushing yards on six attempts ... added 39 yards on three kick returns.

Prep/Personal: Running back for head coach Todd Kuska at St. Rita High School ... first-team all-conference selection ... rushed for 1,512 yards and 20 touchdowns ... also lettered in baseball, track, and wrestling ... parents are Jena and Michael Childers ... liberal studies major.