Illinois Fighting Illini#- · DB CJ Bufkin
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- Former player
CJ Bufkin played DB for Illinois. In the 2024 season he had 6 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
CJ Bufkin career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ILL | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | ILL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2024. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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CJ Bufkin: Illinois DB profile and stats
CJ Bufkin is a DB for Illinois. This profile tracks CJ Bufkin's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Illinois roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Illinois sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
CJ Bufkin in the news
All newsRecapIllinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 (Week 3, 2026)Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 2-1, and Southern Illinois is 2-2.2026-09-19RecapDuke beat Illinois 31-27 (Week 2, 2026)Duke beat Illinois 31-27 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Duke is 2-0, and Illinois is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapIllinois beat UAB 42-23 (Week 1, 2026)Illinois beat UAB 42-23 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 1-0, and UAB is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does CJ Bufkin play for?
CJ Bufkin plays for Illinois at DB.
What position does CJ Bufkin play?
CJ Bufkin is a DB for Illinois.