Jake Christensen

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One of three sophomores named to 2007 Leadership Group . . . only redshirt freshman selected to 2006 Leadership Group . . . one of seven Iowa recruits to participate in 2005 Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, TX.

2007 - - Listed as first team quarterback following spring practice.

2006 - - Listed as third team quarterback following spring practice . . . saw action in 41-7 win over Montana as offense gained 416 yards total offense . . . competed all three pass attempts for 19 yards vs. Montana in first action of career . . . did not see action in win at Syracuse . . . did not see action in win over Iowa State . . . did not see action in win at Illinois . . . did not see action in loss to top-ranked Ohio State . . . saw action in win over Purdue as offense reached season high marks in points (47) and rushing yards (286) . . . did not see action in loss at Indiana . . . did not see action in loss at Michigan . . . started first game of his career in Northern Illinois, leading offense to 405 yards total offense in win . . . completed 19-30 passes for 256 yards and two scores, with one interception . . . completed scoring passes of six and 10 yards, with final TD pass sealing the victory in the fourth quarter . . . did not see action in loss to Northwestern . . . did not see action in loss to Wisconsin . . . saw action in loss at Minnesota, completing 1-2 passes for 10 yards, with one interception, as offense gained season-best 546 yards total offense . . . saw action vs. Texas in Alamo Bowl, gaining one yard on two rushing attempts.

2005 - - Redshirted . . . Team Leader Award, offense.

High school honors - - Earned all-American recognition from USA Today, SuperPrep, Rivals.com and Parade Magazine . . . named Illinois Player of the Year by Champaign News-Gazette . . . was first team all-state and all-conference as a senior . . . earned first team all-conference, all-area and all-state honors as a junior after leading prep team to second straight Class 8A state title . . . Career - - career totals include 404-774 for 6,555 yards and 69 touchdowns . . . completed 178-317 attempts as a senior for 2,874 yards and 36 touchdowns as a senior, with 11 interceptions . . . passed for 3,681 yards and 33 touchdowns, with five interceptions as a junior, completing 226-457 pass attempts . . . earned three letters in football and three letters as baseball outfielder.