Illinois Fighting Illini#- · LB Isaiah Gay
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Isaiah Gay played LB for Illinois. In the 2021 season he had 48 tackles and 3 sacks over 11 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Isaiah Gay career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ILL | 11 | 48 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | ILL | 6 | 17 | 2.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | ILL | 10 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | ILL | 7 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | ILL | 9 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 43 | 132 | 8.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Season totals, 2017 to 2021. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Isaiah Gay: Illinois LB profile and stats
Isaiah Gay is a LB for Illinois. This profile tracks Isaiah Gay'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.
Isaiah Gay 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 Isaiah Gay play for?
Isaiah Gay plays for Illinois at LB.
What position does Isaiah Gay play?
Isaiah Gay is a LB for Illinois.