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Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

College Football
Illinois
4-5
27-26
Final
Minnesota
5-4
Huntington Bank Stadium

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Who won: Illinois 27-26

The Illinois Fighting Illini beat the Minnesota Golden Gophers 27-26 on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Luke Altmyer led the Illinois in passing yards (24/31, 212 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT). Athan Kaliakmanis led the Minnesota in passing yards (11/22, 167 YDS, 3 TD).

Recap · Nov 4
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.

What it means

  • Illinois 2-2 on the road; Minnesota 4-2 at home.

Latest headlines

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Recap · 6d ago
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ESPN · 6d ago
Coach P.J. Fleck crowd surfs in locker room after Minnesota upsets Michigan
ESPN · 6d ago
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: Full Highlights
ESPN · Oct 3
Minnesota outlasts Michigan, struggling QB Bryce Underwood
ESPN · Sep 27
Illinois defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck out after 4 games
Preview · Sep 27
Big Ten matchup features Michigan against Minnesota

Quarterbacks

Illinois12th in Big Ten
Luke Altmyer QB
Season passing leader · 212 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
Minnesota1st in Big Ten
Athan Kaliakmanis QB
Season passing leader · 167 YDS, 3 TD

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Game info

Venue
Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN · Turf · Attendance 42,906

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