Illinois Fighting Illini#- · DB Earnest Thomas
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- Former player
Earnest Thomas played DB for Illinois. In the 2014 season he had 1 interception over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Earnest Thomas career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | ILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | ILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2012 to 2014. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Earnest Thomas: Illinois DB profile and stats
Earnest Thomas is a DB for Illinois. This profile tracks Earnest Thomas'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.
Earnest Thomas 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 Earnest Thomas play for?
Earnest Thomas plays for Illinois at DB.
What position does Earnest Thomas play?
Earnest Thomas is a DB for Illinois.