Thieneman, Uiagalelei Named to Big Ten Preseason Honors Checklist

LAS VEGAS – Oregon defensive again Dillon Thieneman and outdoors linebacker Matayo Uiagalelei had been named to the 2025 Big Ten Football Preseason Honors listing on Tuesday morning.

Thieneman and Uiagalelei had been amongst 15 complete gamers from the convention to earn preseason recognition on the primary of the three-day Big Ten Football Media Day occasion in Las Vegas. 

Oregon can be featured at Big Ten Media Day on Wednesday (July 23) with Uiagalelei representing the Ducks together with head coach Dan Lanning, linebacker Bryce Boettcher and tight finish Kenyon Sadiq. 

A junior switch from Purdue, Thieneman earned preseason recognition as soon as once more after being named to the Walter Camp preseason all-America second staff earlier this month.

Thieneman was a two-year starter for the Boilermakers, incomes FWAA Defensive Freshman of the Year and Associated Press third-team all-America honors in 2023 after rating third nationally with six interceptions and main all FBS freshmen with 74 complete tackles. He led Purdue and all FBS freshmen with 106 complete tackles, fifth-most amongst all Big Ten gamers.

As a sophomore in 2024, Thieneman led all Big Ten defensive backs with 104 complete tackles whereas beginning all 12 video games for Purdue. He additionally broke up seven passes and had a sack. 

Uiagalelei loved a breakout season for the Ducks as a sophomore in 2024, main the Big Ten within the common season with a career-high 10.5 sacks whereas including 12.5 tackles for loss. He additionally had two compelled fumbles, a blocked kick and an interception whereas incomes all-Big Ten first-team honors from the media and second-team recognition from the league’s coaches. 

The Ducks will open fall camp subsequent week in preparation for his or her 2025 season opener towards Montana State on Saturday, Aug. 30, in Autzen Stadium (1:00 p.m. PT, Big Ten Network). Single-game tickets for the 2025 season are on sale now. 

2025 Big Ten Preseason Honors

QB Luke Altmyer, ILL

OLB Gabe Jacas, ILL

DL Mikail Kamara, IND

DB D’Angelo Ponds, IND

OT Gennings Dunker, IOWA

C Logan Jones, IOWA

DB Koi Perich, MINN

OLB Matayo Uiagalelei, ORE

DB Dillon Thieneman, ORE

SAF Caleb Downs, OSU

WR Jeremiah Smith, OSU

LB Sonny Styles, OSU

QB Drew Allar, PSU

DE Dani Dennis-Sutton, PSU

RB Nicholas Singleton, PSU