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Perich, Smith Named AP Second Team All-Big Ten
12/9/2025 11:02:00 AM | Football
Perich was honored as a defensive back and Smith was recognized as an edge
The Associated Press announced its all-conference teams today and Minnesota had two players recognized on defense, as Koi Perich and Anthony Smith were both named to the Second Team.Â
Smith, who last week was named First Team All-Big Ten by the league coaches and Second Team by the league media, was one of the most disruptive pass rushers in college football this year. He finished the season with 10.5 sacks, 13.5 tackles for loss and 32 tackles, as he constantly put pressure on the quarterback.Â
Perich was named Second Team by the AP as a defensive back. He finished third on the team with 77 tackles and also broke up three passes, had one interception and forced one fumble. He returned his lone interception for a touchdown against Purdue. Perich also saw action on offense and special teams this year. He caught three passes for 55 yards and returned 19 kickoffs for 499 yards (longest was 93 yards) and 17 punts for 114 yards (longest was 21 yards). He was named Second Team All-Big Ten by the league media and Third Team according to the coaches.Â
Smith, who last week was named First Team All-Big Ten by the league coaches and Second Team by the league media, was one of the most disruptive pass rushers in college football this year. He finished the season with 10.5 sacks, 13.5 tackles for loss and 32 tackles, as he constantly put pressure on the quarterback.Â
Perich was named Second Team by the AP as a defensive back. He finished third on the team with 77 tackles and also broke up three passes, had one interception and forced one fumble. He returned his lone interception for a touchdown against Purdue. Perich also saw action on offense and special teams this year. He caught three passes for 55 yards and returned 19 kickoffs for 499 yards (longest was 93 yards) and 17 punts for 114 yards (longest was 21 yards). He was named Second Team All-Big Ten by the league media and Third Team according to the coaches.Â
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