Illinois to host 2025 Butkus Award Show at Memorial Stadium Jan 18, 2025 4:30 pm by Thomas BruchIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images WCIA-TV (Jan. 16) The U. of I. will host the 2025 Butkus Award Show at Memorial Stadium Saturday, Feb. 1. The Butkus Award is presented annually to the nation’s best linebacker at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. Share on Facebook Tweet Email