Illinois beats Rutgers 38-31 with a last-second touchdown pass, securing a potential nine-win season.

No. 24 Illinois secured a thrilling 38-31 victory over Rutgers with a 40-yard touchdown pass to Pat Bryant in the final 4 seconds. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano called a timeout before Illinois could attempt a 58-yard field goal, leading to a miss. This victory could lead Illinois to their first nine-win season since 2007, while Rutgers missed out on their first three-game conference win streak since joining the Big Ten in 2014.

November 23, 2024
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