Illinois stuns No. 6 Wisconsin 24-23 on last-second field goal
James McCourt kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired and Illinois pulled off the biggest upset of the college football season, knocking off No. 6 Wisconsin 24-23 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Wisconsin Badgers
23
Illinois Fighting Illini
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIS | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
| ILL | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 24 |
Gies Memorial Stadium · 37,363 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights | W 31-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Iowa Hawkeyes | L 0-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs USC Trojans | W 24-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ UCLA Bruins | L 7-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Michigan State Spartans | W 31-3 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:00 23-24
James McCourt 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:53 23-21
Josh Imatorbhebhe 29 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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Field Goal 9:46 23-14
Collin Larsh 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:48 20-14
Reggie Corbin 43 Yd Run (James McCourt Kick)
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Touchdown 10:31 20-7
Jonathan Taylor 5 Yd Run (Collin Larsh Kick)
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Field Goal 1:47 13-7
Collin Larsh 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:53 10-7
Donny Navarro 48 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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Field Goal 12:02 10-0
Collin Larsh 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:15 7-0
Jake Ferguson 18 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Collin Larsh Kick)
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ILL
9 plays, 32 yards, 2:32 · End of Game
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WIS 2:32
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:21 · Interception
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ILL 5:53
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:19 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 23-24
James McCourt 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:53 23-21
Josh Imatorbhebhe 29 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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WIS 7:12
3 plays, 26 yards, 0:59 · Fumble
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ILL 8:11
6 plays, 20 yards, 1:35 · Downs
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WIS 9:46
11 plays, 73 yards, 6:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:46 23-14
Collin Larsh 20 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 0:48
6 plays, 80 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:48 20-14
Reggie Corbin 43 Yd Run (James McCourt Kick)
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WIS 2:39
11 plays, 59 yards, 6:22 · Missed FG
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ILL 9:01
4 plays, -2 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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WIS 10:31
2 plays, 15 yards, 0:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:31 20-7
Jonathan Taylor 5 Yd Run (Collin Larsh Kick)
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ILL 11:11
3 plays, 19 yards, 0:57 · Fumble
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WIS 12:08
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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ILL 14:12
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:48 · Punt
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WIS
1 play, -2 yards, 0:09 · End of Half
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ILL 0:09
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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WIS 1:47
10 plays, 38 yards, 4:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:47 13-7
Collin Larsh 44 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 5:53
4 plays, 63 yards, 1:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:53 10-7
Donny Navarro 48 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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WIS 7:20
7 plays, 25 yards, 3:12 · Fumble
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ILL 10:32
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:30 · Punt
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WIS 12:02
11 plays, 72 yards, 6:11 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:02 10-0
Collin Larsh 24 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 3:13
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:13 · Missed FG
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WIS 4:26
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:08 · Punt
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ILL 6:34
6 plays, 26 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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WIS 9:15
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:15 7-0
Jake Ferguson 18 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Collin Larsh Kick)
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Team Stats
WIS
ILL
22
1st Downs
17
9-17
3rd down efficiency
2-10
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
420
Total Yards
315
264
Passing
174
24/32
Comp/Att
9/21
8.3
Yards per pass
8.3
156
Rushing
141
43
Rushing Attempts
35
3.6
Yards per rush
4.0
6-60
Penalties
4-15
3
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
40:49
Possession
19:11
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