Illinois head coach Tim Beckman and staff handed out spring ball awards following the Orange team's 44-41 victory over the White team (White was spotted 17 points each half) at the annual Spring Game April 18 at Memorial Stadium. The awards cover all 15 spring practices, not just the Spring Game.

2015 SPRING AWARDS (Presented on the field after the Spring Game)
Offense Most Valuable Player: Josh Ferguson, RB
Defense Most Valuable Player: Jihad Ward, DL
Special Teams Most Valuable Player: Taylor Zalewski, PK
Bresee Most Improved Offensive Player: Austin Schmidt, OL
Bresee Most Improved Defensive Player: Clayton Fejedelem, DB
Unsung Award: Defense - Rob Bain, DT // Offense - Joe Spencer, OL
Faculty Award for Exemplary Leadership in Community, Classroom and on Field: Michael Martin, LS
Academic Excellence Award: Dennis Thurow, DB
Newcomer Award: Offense - Dre Brown, RB // Defense - Tito Odenigbo, DL