Swarming Illinois defense leads to 38-10 win over Rutgers
Three defensive takeaways, including a pick-6, and timely offense carried red-hot Illinois past Rutgers 38-10 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
10
Illinois Fighting Illini
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTG | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| ILL | 10 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 38 |
Gies Memorial Stadium · 35,652 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Wisconsin Badgers | L 10-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Michigan Wolverines | L 21-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Northwestern Wildcats | L 14-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Maryland Terrapins | W 37-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Indiana Hoosiers | L 15-47 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 14:09 10-38
Dele Harding 54 Yd Interception Return (James McCourt Kick)
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Touchdown 3:30 10-31
Josh Imatorbhebhe 52 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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Touchdown 7:29 10-24
Nate Hobbs 36 Yd Fumble Return (James McCourt Kick)
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Touchdown 9:08 10-17
Dre Brown 2 Yd Run (James McCourt Kick)
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Field Goal 0:15 10-10
Justin Davidovicz 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:25 7-10
Mohamed Jabbie 31 Yd pass from Johnny Langan (Justin Davidovicz Kick)
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Field Goal 2:28 0-10
James McCourt 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:38 0-7
Dre Brown 10 Yd Run (James McCourt Kick)
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ILL
11 plays, 45 yards, 0:00
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RUTG 5:19
7 plays, 23 yards, 3:48 · Downs
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ILL 9:07
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:46 · Punt
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RUTG 11:53
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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RUTG 14:09
8 plays, 23 yards, 4:21 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:09 10-38
Dele Harding 54 Yd Interception Return (James McCourt Kick)
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ILL 3:30
3 plays, 55 yards, 1:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:30 10-31
Josh Imatorbhebhe 52 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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RUTG 4:48
5 plays, 30 yards, 2:41 · Fumble
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RUTG 7:29
3 plays, 11 yards, 1:39 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:29 10-24
Nate Hobbs 36 Yd Fumble Return (James McCourt Kick)
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ILL 9:08
2 plays, 56 yards, 0:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:08 10-17
Dre Brown 2 Yd Run (James McCourt Kick)
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RUTG 9:51
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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ILL 11:50
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:33 · Punt
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RUTG 13:23
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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ILL
1 play, -2 yards, 0:15 · End of Half
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RUTG 0:15
9 plays, 66 yards, 4:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:15 10-10
Justin Davidovicz 25 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 4:59
8 plays, 19 yards, 3:30 · Punt
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RUTG 8:29
4 plays, 21 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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ILL 10:25
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:00 · Punt
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RUTG 12:25
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:25 7-10
Mohamed Jabbie 31 Yd pass from Johnny Langan (Justin Davidovicz Kick)
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ILL 2:28
11 plays, 56 yards, 4:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:28 0-10
James McCourt 33 Yd Field Goal
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RUTG 6:42
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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ILL 8:38
8 plays, 78 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:38 0-7
Dre Brown 10 Yd Run (James McCourt Kick)
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RUTG 11:40
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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ILL 13:49
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:11 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
RUTG
ILL
13
1st Downs
14
6-16
3rd down efficiency
6-14
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
271
Total Yards
324
86
Passing
120
5/10
Comp/Att
6/11
8.6
Yards per pass
10.9
185
Rushing
204
51
Rushing Attempts
44
3.6
Yards per rush
4.6
2-18
Penalties
3-35
3
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
34:09
Possession
25:51
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