Illini end nonconference road losing streak 31-23 over UConn
Brandon Peters set career highs, throwing for 225 yards and four touchdowns as Illinois overcame an early 13-point deficit to beat UConn 31-23 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Illinois Fighting Illini
31
UConn Huskies
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILL | 0 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
| CONN | 10 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
Pratt & Whitney Stadium · 23,108 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | vs Nebraska Cornhuskers | W 24-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Maryland Terrapins | W 20-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Oregon Ducks | W 21-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Michigan State Spartans | W 38-37 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Purdue Boilermakers | L 17-24 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 11:39 31-23
Clayton Harris 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:09 31-20
Josh Imatorbhebhe 13 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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Touchdown 11:36 24-20
Kevin Mensah 2 Yd Run (Clayton Harris Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 24-13
James McCourt 53 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:55 21-13
Daniel Barker 18 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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Touchdown 5:51 14-13
Josh Imatorbhebhe 9 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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Touchdown 11:43 7-13
Ra'Von Bonner 28 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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Field Goal 14:57 0-13
Clayton Harris 29 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:56 0-10
Clayton Harris 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:14 0-7
Tyler Coyle 52 Yd Interception Return (Clayton Harris Kick)
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ILL
5 plays, 9 yards, 2:13 · End of Game
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CONN 2:13
4 plays, 29 yards, 1:25 · Interception
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ILL 3:38
5 plays, 6 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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CONN 5:35
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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ILL 7:42
7 plays, 29 yards, 3:57 · Punt
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CONN 11:39
15 plays, 64 yards, 8:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:39 31-23
Clayton Harris 33 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 4:41
2 plays, -12 yards, 1:19 · Fumble
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CONN 6:00
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09 · Fumble
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ILL 6:09
8 plays, 87 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:09 31-20
Josh Imatorbhebhe 13 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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CONN 9:07
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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ILL 10:34
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:02 · Punt
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CONN 11:36
8 plays, 59 yards, 3:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:36 24-20
Kevin Mensah 2 Yd Run (Clayton Harris Kick)
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ILL 14:41
1 play, -10 yards, 0:00 · Fumble
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ILL 15:00
3 plays, 19 yards, 0:21 · Field Goal
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CONN 0:21
3 plays, 28 yards, 0:34 · Interception
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ILL 0:55
7 plays, 59 yards, 2:42 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 24-13
James McCourt 53 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:55 21-13
Daniel Barker 18 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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CONN 3:37
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:14 · Punt
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ILL 5:51
8 plays, 59 yards, 3:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:51 14-13
Josh Imatorbhebhe 9 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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CONN 9:26
3 plays, -9 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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ILL 11:43
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:43 7-13
Ra'Von Bonner 28 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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CONN 14:57
5 plays, 38 yards, 2:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:57 0-13
Clayton Harris 29 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 2:19
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:37 · Downs
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CONN 3:56
11 plays, 74 yards, 5:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:56 0-10
Clayton Harris 35 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 9:11
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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ILL 11:14
5 plays, 10 yards, 1:58 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:14 0-7
Tyler Coyle 52 Yd Interception Return (Clayton Harris Kick)
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CONN 13:12
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:48 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
ILL
CONN
21
1st Downs
16
6-11
3rd down efficiency
6-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
357
Total Yards
285
227
Passing
275
24/35
Comp/Att
21/31
6.5
Yards per pass
8.9
130
Rushing
10
35
Rushing Attempts
29
3.7
Yards per rush
0.3
9-98
Penalties
4-34
3
Turnovers
3
2
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
2
29:15
Possession
30:45
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