Bielema has happy return as Illinois pounds Wisconsin 34-10
— Illinois coach Bret Bielema had a triumphant return to Camp Randall Stadium because he’s helped make the Fighting Illini physical enough to beat Wisconsin at its own game.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Illinois Fighting Illini
34
Wisconsin Badgers
10
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILL | 7 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 34 |
| WISC | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Camp Randall Stadium · 73,502 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 14:18 34-10
Caleb Griffin 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:42 31-10
Chase Brown 49 Yd Run (Caleb Griffin Kick)
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Field Goal 9:03 24-10
Caleb Griffin 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:24 21-10
Tommy DeVito 1 Yd Run (Caleb Griffin Kick)
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Touchdown 7:31 14-10
Tommy DeVito 1 Yd Run (Caleb Griffin Kick)
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Field Goal 14:53 7-10
Nate Van Zelst 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:30 7-7
Tommy DeVito 1 Yd Run (Caleb Griffin Kick)
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Touchdown 11:15 0-7
Isaac Guerendo 21 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Nate Van Zelst Kick)
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WISC
11 plays, 51 yards, 4:32
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ILL 5:40
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:52 · Downs
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WISC 8:32
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:43 · Downs
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ILL 11:15
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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WISC 13:28
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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ILL 14:18
9 plays, 40 yards, 5:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:18 34-10
Caleb Griffin 31 Yd Field Goal
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WISC 4:36
4 plays, 8 yards, 2:01 · Downs
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ILL 6:42
4 plays, 70 yards, 1:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:42 31-10
Chase Brown 49 Yd Run (Caleb Griffin Kick)
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WISC 7:56
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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ILL 9:03
4 plays, -10 yards, 1:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:03 24-10
Caleb Griffin 44 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 10:24
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:24 21-10
Tommy DeVito 1 Yd Run (Caleb Griffin Kick)
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ILL
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:46 · End of Half
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WISC 0:46
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:38 · Punt
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ILL 2:24
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:26 · Punt
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WISC 5:50
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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ILL 7:31
6 plays, 47 yards, 2:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:31 14-10
Tommy DeVito 1 Yd Run (Caleb Griffin Kick)
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WISC 10:19
4 plays, 14 yards, 1:50 · Interception
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ILL 12:09
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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WISC 14:53
10 plays, 45 yards, 4:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:53 7-10
Nate Van Zelst 39 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 4:30
7 plays, 16 yards, 3:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:30 7-7
Tommy DeVito 1 Yd Run (Caleb Griffin Kick)
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WISC 8:09
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:12 · Interception
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ILL 9:21
5 plays, 37 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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WISC 11:15
7 plays, 53 yards, 3:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:15 0-7
Isaac Guerendo 21 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Nate Van Zelst Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
ILL
WISC
19
1st Downs
12
3-13
3rd down efficiency
4-14
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-3
304
Total Yards
208
167
Passing
206
18/24
Comp/Att
17/33
7.0
Yards per pass
6.2
136
Rushing
2
42
Rushing Attempts
24
3.2
Yards per rush
0.1
8-75
Penalties
10-78
0
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
33:56
Possession
26:04
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