Illinois stuns Minnesota 27-26 on TD pass by Paddock in final minute after late QB switch for injury
— John Paddock has been so happy at Illinois that being a backup hasn't bothered the sixth-year graduate transfer from Ball State.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Illinois Fighting Illini
27
Minnesota Golden Gophers
26
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILL | 14 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 27 |
| MINN | 7 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 26 |
Huntington Bank Stadium · 42,906 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | @ Ohio State Buckeyes | L 19-42 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:50 27-26
Isaiah Williams 46 Yd pass from John Paddock (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 5:53 21-26
Daniel Jackson 31 Yd pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 10:16 21-20
Kaden Feagin 54 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (Caleb Griffin Kick)
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Field Goal 12:16 14-20
Dragan Kesich 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:20 14-17
Dragan Kesich 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:58 14-14
Brevyn Spann-Ford 31 Yd pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Dragan Kesich Kick)
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Touchdown 3:33 14-7
Isaiah Williams 9 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (Caleb Griffin Kick)
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Touchdown 10:23 7-7
Elijah Spencer 15 Yd pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Dragan Kesich Kick)
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Touchdown 13:32 7-0
Tip Reiman 15 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (Caleb Griffin Kick)
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ILL
1 play, -1 yard, 0:25 · End of Game
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MINN 0:25
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:25 · Downs
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ILL 0:50
6 plays, 84 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:50 27-26
Isaiah Williams 46 Yd pass from John Paddock (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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MINN 2:47
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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ILL 4:04
5 plays, 10 yards, 1:49 · Interception
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MINN 5:53
2 plays, 34 yards, 0:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:53 21-26
Daniel Jackson 31 Yd pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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ILL 6:38
3 plays, 21 yards, 1:37 · Fumble
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MINN 8:15
5 plays, 17 yards, 3:22 · Punt
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ILL 11:37
6 plays, 13 yards, 3:16 · Punt
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MINN 14:53
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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ILL 1:08
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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MINN 3:22
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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ILL 4:38
5 plays, 9 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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MINN 7:29
5 plays, 5 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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ILL 10:16
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:16 21-20
Kaden Feagin 54 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (Caleb Griffin Kick)
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MINN 12:16
4 plays, -3 yards, 1:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:16 14-20
Dragan Kesich 34 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 13:48
3 plays, -13 yards, 1:12 · Fumble
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MINN
1 play, -2 yards, 0:27 · End of Half
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ILL 0:27
5 plays, 15 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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MINN 1:20
13 plays, 53 yards, 7:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:20 14-17
Dragan Kesich 36 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 8:45
12 plays, 46 yards, 5:13 · Missed FG
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MINN 13:58
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:58 14-14
Brevyn Spann-Ford 31 Yd pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Dragan Kesich Kick)
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ILL 3:33
14 plays, 75 yards, 6:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:33 14-7
Isaiah Williams 9 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (Caleb Griffin Kick)
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MINN 10:23
6 plays, 65 yards, 3:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:23 7-7
Elijah Spencer 15 Yd pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Dragan Kesich Kick)
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ILL 13:32
3 plays, 20 yards, 1:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:32 7-0
Tip Reiman 15 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (Caleb Griffin Kick)
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
ILL
MINN
19
1st Downs
16
9-17
3rd down efficiency
3-12
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
371
Total Yards
260
297
Passing
167
27/34
Comp/Att
11/22
8.7
Yards per pass
7.6
74
Rushing
93
36
Rushing Attempts
35
2.1
Yards per rush
2.7
4-33
Penalties
2-10
3
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
31:38
Possession
28:22
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