Illinois Fighting Illini#- · LB Owen Carney Jr.
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- Former player
Owen Carney Jr. played LB for Illinois. In the 2021 season he had 44 tackles and 6 sacks over 12 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Owen Carney Jr. career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ILL | 12 | 44 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | ILL | 7 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | ILL | 8 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | ILL | 11 | 20 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | ILL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 42 | 112 | 14.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2017 to 2021. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Owen Carney Jr.: Illinois LB profile and stats
Owen Carney Jr. is a LB for Illinois. This profile tracks Owen Carney Jr.'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.
Owen Carney Jr. 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 Owen Carney Jr. play for?
Owen Carney Jr. plays for Illinois at LB.
What position does Owen Carney Jr. play?
Owen Carney Jr. is a LB for Illinois.