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Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini

College Football
Wisconsin
5-2
25-21
Final
Illinois
3-5
Gies Memorial Stadium

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Who won: Wisconsin 25-21

The Wisconsin Badgers beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 25-21 on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Gies Memorial Stadium. The Wisconsin outscored the Illinois 18-0 in the 4th quarter. Braedyn Locke led the Wisconsin in passing yards (21/41, 240 YDS, 2 TD). Luke Altmyer led the Illinois in passing yards (13/21, 100 YDS, 2 TD).

Recap · Oct 21
Locke's TD pass caps 18-point fourth-quarter Wisconsin comeback win over Illinois, 25-21

Braedyn Locke threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to offensive lineman Nolan Rucci with 27 seconds left Saturday, capping an 18-point fourth-quarter explosion by Wisconsin that gave the Badgers a stunning 25-21 Big Ten win over Illinois.

What it means

  • Wisconsin 2-1 on the road; Illinois 2-3 at home.

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Quarterbacks

Wisconsin1st in Big Ten
Braedyn Locke QB
Season passing leader · 240 YDS, 2 TD
Illinois12th in Big Ten
Luke Altmyer QB
Season passing leader · 100 YDS, 2 TD

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Game info

Venue
Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL · Turf · Attendance 54,205

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