University of Iowa punter Tory Taylor has been named the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for the third time this season. Taylor's dominant performance in the Iowa Hawkeyes' win over Illinois earned him the recognition. In the game, Taylor punted eight times for an average of 51.6 yards per punt, with six punts going for 50+ yards. He also landed two punts inside the 20-yard line. This performance not only solidified Taylor as a top punter in the Big Ten but also broke Iowa's school record for career punts, with a total of 274 in his career.

Taylor, a senior from Melbourne, Australia, will be departing for the NFL after this season. Throughout his career at Iowa, he has consistently been a game-changer for the Hawkeyes, frequently flipping field position and setting up their defense in favorable positions. This season alone, Taylor has averaged 48.2 yards per punt on 72 attempts. He has landed 27 punts inside the opponent's 20-yard line and has a long punt of 62 yards.

Not only is Taylor a prime candidate for the Ray Guy award, given to the best punter in the nation, but he has also been a critical factor in Iowa's success on the field. His powerful punting has helped contribute to the team's victories, and his performances have been instrumental in winning games.