The Midwest Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2013 and the William J. Downer Award winner in 2014 as top Illinois College male athlete for the year, Cecil Brimmage graduated from the football program as one of the best running backs in school history. Twice a First Team All-MWC selection in his career, he set school records for single-game rushing (341 yards in a 2012 win over Hanover College) and single-season rushing (1,574 yards in 2013), while finishing second all-time in career rushing yards (4,020) and rushing touchdowns (39). Teamed with Michael Bates for three seasons, Brimmage helped form the most high-powered backfield the Blueboys have ever had.