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No. 21 Illinois beats No. 14 South Carolina 21-17 in the Citrus Bowl for its 10th win of the season
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Josh McCray scored his second touchdown of the game on a 9-yard run midway through the fourth quarter to give No. 21 Illinois the lead and the Illini held on to beat No. 14 South Carolina 21-17 in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Tuesday.
Illinois' defense sealed the win by stopping South Carolina (9-4) at the 7-yard line with a little more than three minutes remaining. McCray sealed the victory and helped the Illini run out the clock with a 60-yard run on a third-and-two play from the 15-yard line as Illinois (10-3) closed out the fifth 10-win season in program history and its first since 2001.
“He never looks for outward excuses,” Illinois coach Bret Bielema said of McCray. “He just works hard and does a lot of really good things to make these days happen.”
McCray, named the game's MVP, rushed for 114 yards on 13 carries and two touchdowns. Luke Altmeyer threw for 174 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
The teams exchanged the lead five times, and neither led by more than one score. Illinois took its final lead on McCray's touchdown run with 7:29 remaining.
South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers completed 24 of 34 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown for the Gamecocks, who fell short of the fifth 10-win season in program history. He threw a 6-yard TD pass to Joshua Simon in the third quarter for his only score. They could not connect again in the fourth quarter, leading to the critical turnover on downs.
“Obviously, we want to win," Sellers said. "Some things didn't go our way tonight. We have to get back to work and focus on next season.”
Oscar Adaway III rushed for 69 yards on 14 carries, including a 36-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter that gave South Carolina a shortlived lead.
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer needed to be restrained from pursuing Illinois coach Bret Bielema during a stoppage in the third quarter after Bielema came toward South Carolina's sideline with his arms extended, a signal to them that he was not happy with a signal given earlier in the game.
Beamer and Beielema confirmed the dispute was over a signal South Carolina's kick returners gave on a third-quarter kickoff when a player gave the typical signal they would let the ball go over their head and not return the ball. But the Gamecocks not only fielded the kick, but tried a lateral play that ended with a tackle at the 25.
Beamer said he cleared the use of that signal with the Big 12 officiating crew before the game and that it was legal, as long as the returners did not wave their arms like a fair catch. Bielema agreed that returning the kick was not against the rules, but went against the spirit of using that signal to limit injuries on kickoff returns.
South Carolina had several missed chances that cost the team opportunities to take the lead.
In addition to the failed fourth down conversion late in the fourth quarter, the Gamecocks did not convert on a fourth down play from the 11 yard line in the second quarter when holder Kai Kroeger's pass to Alex Huntley in the endzone fell incomplete. Kicker Alex Herrera also missed a field goal off the right upright at the end of the second quarter.
The Gamecocks went 2 for 4 in the red zone overall.
“The whole key to this game was finishing," Beamer said. "We didn't finish.”
Illinois and South Carolina looked to make program history by winning the 10th game of the season in the Citrus Bowl. Illinois' experience with the junior Altmeyer under center won the day to hit that mark. But Illinois has one of the youngest roster in the power conferences. So does South Carolina. Sellers put on an impressive display, and the future looks bright for both teams in 2025.
South Carolina looks to build on its strong finish and six-game winning streak to close the regular season. The Gamecocks will be in Atlanta to face Virginia Tech on Aug. 31 in its opener.
Illinois will look to build on a strong showing this season and open its 2025 season on Aug. 30 against Western Illinois.
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Key Players
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L. Sellers
16 QB 260 PaYds, PaTD, 19 RuYds |
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J. McCray
6 RB 114 RuYds, 2 RuTDs |
1st Quarter
Field Goal
7:24
A.Herrera 29 yard field goal attempt is good Center-H.Rogers Holder-K.Kroeger.
11
plays
47
yds
5:48
pos
3
0
Touchdown
15:00
L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by Z.Franklin for 14 yards. Tackled by SC at SC 1. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane and the play was overturned. L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by Z.Franklin for 15 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
11
plays
61
yds
5:13
pos
3
6
2nd Quarter
Point After TD
15:00
D.Olano extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
3
7
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
10:45
O.Adaway rushed for 36 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
5
plays
59
yds
1:24
pos
9
7
Point After TD
10:50
A.Herrera extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
10
7
Touchdown
2:19
J.McCray rushed for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
9
plays
63
yds
4:36
pos
10
13
Point After TD
2:23
D.Olano extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
10
14
4th Quarter
Touchdown
14:50
L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by J.Simon for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
5
plays
85
yds
2:27
pos
16
14
Point After TD
14:56
A.Herrera extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
17
14
Touchdown
7:25
J.McCray rushed for 9 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
13
plays
65
yds
7:27
pos
17
20
Point After TD
7:29
D.Olano extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
17
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| Team Stats | |
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| 1st Downs | 20 | 21 |
| Rushing | 9 | 10 |
| Passing | 11 | 8 |
| Penalty | 0 | 3 |
| 3rd Down Conv | 9-16 | 9-13 |
| 4th Down Conv | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Net Yards | 390 | 357 |
| Total Plays | 68 | 58 |
| Avg Gain | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| Net Yards Rushing | 130 | 183 |
| Rush Attempts | 33 | 35 |
| Avg Rush Yards | 3.9 | 5.2 |
| Yards Passing | 260 | 174 |
| Comp. - Att. | 24-35 | 14-23 |
| Yards Per Pass | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Penalties - Yards | 6-55 | 2-15 |
| Touchdowns | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles - Lost | 2-1 | 1-1 |
| Int. Thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Punts - Avg | 2-52.5 | 3-36.7 |
| Return Yards | 14 | 16 |
| Punts - Returns | 0-0 | 2-16 |
| Kickoffs - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Int. - Returns | 1-14 | 0-0 |
| Safeties | 0 | 0 |
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| Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
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L. Sellers
16 QB
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L. Sellers | 24/34 | 260 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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K. Kroeger
39 P
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K. Kroeger | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG |
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O. Adaway III
27 RB
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O. Adaway III | 14 | 69 | 1 | 36 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Howell
22 RB
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J. Howell | 5 | 31 | 0 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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L. Sellers
16 QB
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L. Sellers | 11 | 19 | 0 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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G. Larvadain
7 WR
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G. Larvadain | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. McDowell
0 RB
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J. McDowell | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Brown
14 WR
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J. Brown | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG |
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J. Simon
6 TE
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J. Simon | 9 | 6 | 69 | 1 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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N. Harbor
8 WR
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N. Harbor | 6 | 4 | 61 | 0 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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D. Campbell
15 WR
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D. Campbell | 2 | 1 | 60 | 0 | 60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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O. Adaway III
27 RB
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O. Adaway III | 7 | 7 | 37 | 0 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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M. Bennett Jr.
3 WR
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M. Bennett Jr. | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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M. Smith
20 TE
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M. Smith | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Howell
22 RB
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J. Howell | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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G. Larvadain
7 WR
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G. Larvadain | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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J. McDowell
0 RB
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J. McDowell | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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A. Huntley
95 DT
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A. Huntley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Brown
14 WR
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J. Brown | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Defense | T-A | SACK | INT |
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N. Emmanwori
7 DB
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N. Emmanwori | 5-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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B. Thomas Jr.
46 LB
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B. Thomas Jr. | 5-0 | 1.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Collier
20 DB
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J. Collier | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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O. Fortune
3 DB
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O. Fortune | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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P. Williams
31 DB
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P. Williams | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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D. Williams
0 LB
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D. Williams | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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D. Knight Jr.
17 LB
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D. Knight Jr. | 3-2 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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T. Sanders
90 DT
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T. Sanders | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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D. Stewart
6 LB
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D. Stewart | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Kilgore
24 DB
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J. Kilgore | 2-0 | 0.0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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T. Hemingway
91 DT
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T. Hemingway | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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B. Martin-Scott
22 LB
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B. Martin-Scott | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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D. Smith
1 DB
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D. Smith | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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V. Swain
4 DB
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V. Swain | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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M. Goodwine
44 DT
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M. Goodwine | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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A. Huntley
95 DT
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A. Huntley | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
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A. Herrera
40 K
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A. Herrera | 1/2 | 29 | 2/2 | 5 |
| Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
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K. Kroeger
39 P
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K. Kroeger | 2 | 52.5 | 0 | 55 |
| Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
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N. Harbor
8 WR
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N. Harbor | 1 | 25.0 | 25 | 0 |
| Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
| Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
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L. Altmyer
9 QB
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L. Altmyer | 14/23 | 174 | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG |
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J. McCray
6 RB
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J. McCray | 13 | 114 | 2 | 60 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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A. Laughery
21 RB
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A. Laughery | 16 | 67 | 0 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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C. Valentine
5 RB
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C. Valentine | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Anderson
23 RB
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J. Anderson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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L. Altmyer
9 QB
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L. Altmyer | 3 | -2 | 0 | 6 |
| Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG |
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H. Beatty
80 WR
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H. Beatty | 6 | 4 | 90 | 0 | 59 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Z. Franklin
4 WR
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Z. Franklin | 7 | 4 | 39 | 1 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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C. Dixon
17 WR
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C. Dixon | 2 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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M. Elzy
8 WR
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M. Elzy | 3 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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A. Capka-Jones
15 WR
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A. Capka-Jones | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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A. Laughery
21 RB
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A. Laughery | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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C. Goda
84 TE
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C. Goda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Defense | T-A | SACK | INT |
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M. Bailey
7 DB
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M. Bailey | 8-5 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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R. Meed
34 LB
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R. Meed | 7-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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T. Cox Jr.
5 DB
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T. Cox Jr. | 7-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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G. Jacas
17 LB
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G. Jacas | 5-3 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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K. Patterson
22 DB
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K. Patterson | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Kreutz
41 LB
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J. Kreutz | 4-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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X. Scott
14 DB
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X. Scott | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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M. Resetich
26 DB
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M. Resetich | 2-0 | 1.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Clarke
25 DB
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J. Clarke | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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A. Bryant
3 LB
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A. Bryant | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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L. Zardzin
42 LB
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L. Zardzin | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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E. Holmes
33 DL
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E. Holmes | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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D. Briggs Jr.
6 DL
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D. Briggs Jr. | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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M. Hood
45 LB
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M. Hood | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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A. Bray
11 DL
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A. Bray | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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M. Scott
10 DB
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M. Scott | 1-2 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Hayden
30 LB
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J. Hayden | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Barna
43 LB
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J. Barna | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
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D. Olano
24 K
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D. Olano | 0/0 | 0 | 3/3 | 3 |
| Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
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F. Pinton
98 K
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F. Pinton | 3 | 36.7 | 0 | 46 |
| Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
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K. Wilcher
7 WR
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K. Wilcher | 1 | 16.0 | 16 | 0 |
| Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
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H. Beatty 80 WR
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H. Beatty | 2 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 |
| 1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
| 13:12 | SC 43 | 5:48 | 11 | 47 | FG |
| 6:24 | SC 20 | 1:11 | 3 | 5 | Punt |
| 2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
| 15:00 | SC 25 | 7:01 | 16 | 62 | Downs |
| 4:42 | SC 34 | 4:42 | 12 | 43 | FG Miss |
| 3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
| 15:00 | ILL 48 | 1:56 | 3 | -11 | Punt |
| 12:14 | SC 41 | 1:24 | 5 | 59 | TD |
| 9:25 | SC 30 | 2:26 | 5 | 33 | Fumble |
| 2:23 | SC 25 | 2:27 | 5 | 75 | TD |
| 4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
| 7:29 | SC 25 | 4:21 | 10 | 68 | Downs |
| 1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
| 15:00 | ILL 19 | 1:48 | 3 | -8 | Punt |
| 7:24 | ILL 25 | 1:00 | 2 | 75 | Fumble |
| 5:13 | ILL 29 | 5:13 | 11 | 71 | TD |
| 2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
| 7:59 | ILL 13 | 3:17 | 5 | 28 | Punt |
| 3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
| 13:04 | ILL 21 | 0:50 | 3 | -1 | Punt |
| 10:50 | ILL 25 | 1:25 | 5 | 17 | INT |
| 6:59 | ILL 37 | 4:36 | 9 | 63 | TD |
| 4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
| 14:56 | ILL 25 | 7:27 | 13 | 75 | TD |
| 3:08 | ILL 7 | 3:08 | 7 | 72 | Downs |
- Punt (3 plays, -8 yards, 1:48 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (15:00 - 1st) A.Herrera kicks 52 yards from SC 35 to the ILL 13. K.Wilcher returns the kickoff. Tackled by A.Colasurdo B.Mack at ILL 29. PENALTY on ILL-C.Bufkin Offensive Holding 10 yards accepted. |
| +2 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 19 (14:54 - 1st) A.Laughery rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by D.Williams D.Stewart at ILL 21. |
| No Gain | 2 & 8 - ILL 21 (14:30 - 1st) L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by A.Laughery for 0 yards. Tackled by SC at ILL 21. |
| Sack | 3 & 8 - ILL 21 (13:56 - 1st) L.Altmyer steps back to pass. Sacked at ILL 11 for -10 yards (B.Thomas). |
| Punt | 4 & 18 - ILL 11 (13:18 - 1st) F.Pinton punts 46 yards to SC 43 Center-L.Hansen. Fair catch by J.McDowell. |
- Field Goal (11 plays, 47 yards, 5:48 poss)
| Result | Play |
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| +8 YD | 1 & 10 - SC 43 (13:12 - 1st) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by J.Simon for 8 yards. Tackled by J.Kreutz at ILL 49. |
| +1 YD | 2 & 2 - ILL 49 (12:37 - 1st) O.Adaway rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by G.Jacas at ILL 48. |
| +4 YD | 3 & 1 - ILL 48 (11:58 - 1st) O.Adaway rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by J.Kreutz M.Bailey at ILL 44. |
| +1 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 44 (11:32 - 1st) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by J.Simon for 14 yards. J.Simon FUMBLES forced by K.Patterson. Fumble RECOVERED by SC-O.Adaway at ILL 31. Tackled by K.Patterson at ILL 30. |
| +1 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 30 (10:36 - 1st) L.Sellers rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by M.Bailey at ILL 29. |
| +7 YD | 2 & 9 - ILL 29 (10:13 - 1st) O.Adaway rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by A.Bray at ILL 22. |
| +6 YD | 3 & 2 - ILL 22 (9:55 - 1st) L.Sellers rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by J.Kreutz at ILL 16. |
| +4 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 16 (9:10 - 1st) J.Howell rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by A.Bryant M.Scott at ILL 12. |
| Sack | 2 & 6 - ILL 12 (8:28 - 1st) L.Sellers steps back to pass. Sacked at ILL 13 for -1 yards (D.Briggs). |
| +2 YD | 3 & 7 - ILL 13 (8:07 - 1st) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by O.Adaway for 2 yards. Tackled by R.Meed at ILL 11. |
| Field Goal | 4 & 5 - ILL 19 (7:28 - 1st) A.Herrera 29 yard field goal attempt is good Center-H.Rogers Holder-K.Kroeger. |
- Fumble (2 plays, 75 yards, 1:00 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (7:24 - 1st) A.Herrera kicks 65 yards from SC 35 to the ILL End Zone. Touchback. |
| Penalty | 1 & 10 - ILL 25 (7:24 - 1st) L.Altmyer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for Z.Franklin. PENALTY on SC-J.Collier Defensive Pass Interference 15 yards accepted. No Play. |
| +59 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 40 (7:20 - 1st) L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by H.Beatty for 59 yards. Tackled by J.Kilgore at SC 1. |
| +1 YD | 1 & Goal - SC 1 (6:48 - 1st) J.McCray rushed for 1 yards. J.McCray FUMBLES forced by D.Knight. Fumble RECOVERED by SC-D.Stewart at SC End Zone. Tackled by ILL at SC End Zone. Touchback. |
- Punt (3 plays, 5 yards, 1:11 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +4 YD | 1 & 10 - SC 20 (6:24 - 1st) O.Adaway rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by T.Cox at SC 24. |
| +1 YD | 2 & 6 - SC 24 (6:02 - 1st) O.Adaway rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by J.Kreutz at SC 25. |
| No Gain | 3 & 5 - SC 25 (5:30 - 1st) L.Sellers steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for J.Brown. |
| Punt | 4 & 5 - SC 25 (5:30 - 1st) K.Kroeger punts 55 yards to ILL 20 Center-H.Rogers. H.Beatty returned punt from the ILL 20. Tackled by SC at ILL 24. |
- Touchdown (11 plays, 71 yards, 5:13 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Penalty | 1 & 10 - ILL 24 (5:13 - 1st) PENALTY on SC-SC Defensive Delay of Game 5 yards accepted. No Play. |
| No Gain | 1 & 5 - ILL 29 (5:13 - 1st) L.Altmyer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for Z.Franklin. |
| Penalty | 2 & 5 - ILL 29 (5:10 - 1st) PENALTY on ILL-T.Arkin False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play. |
| +11 YD | 2 & 10 - ILL 24 (5:10 - 1st) A.Laughery rushed for 11 yards. Tackled by N.Emmanwori at ILL 35. PENALTY on SC-V.Swain Personal Foul / Defense 15 yards accepted. |
| +9 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 50 (4:55 - 1st) A.Laughery rushed for 9 yards. Tackled by V.Swain at SC 41. |
| +3 YD | 2 & 1 - SC 41 (3:55 - 1st) A.Laughery rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by N.Emmanwori V.Swain at SC 38. |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - SC 38 (3:22 - 1st) L.Altmyer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for H.Beatty. |
| +11 YD | 2 & 10 - SC 38 (3:17 - 1st) L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by Z.Franklin for 11 yards. Tackled by J.Collier at SC 27. |
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - SC 27 (2:49 - 1st) A.Laughery rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by B.Martin-Scott D.Smith at SC 22. |
| +3 YD | 2 & 5 - SC 22 (2:03 - 1st) C.Valentine rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by N.Emmanwori at SC 19. |
| +2 YD | 3 & 2 - SC 19 (1:20 - 1st) J.Anderson rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by B.Thomas at SC 17. |
| +2 YD | 1 & 10 - SC 17 (0:43 - 1st) J.McCray rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by N.Emmanwori at SC 15. |
| +15 YD | 2 & 8 - SC 15 (0:05 - 1st) L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by Z.Franklin for 14 yards. Tackled by SC at SC 1. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane and the play was overturned. L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by Z.Franklin for 15 yards. TOUCHDOWN. |
| PAT Good | (15:00 - 2nd) D.Olano extra point is good. |
- Downs (16 plays, 62 yards, 7:01 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (15:00 - 2nd) E.Moczulski kicks 65 yards from ILL 35 to the SC End Zone. Touchback. |
| +10 YD | 1 & 10 - SC 25 (15:00 - 2nd) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by M.Smith for 10 yards. Tackled by R.Meed J.Kreutz at SC 35. |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - SC 35 (14:31 - 2nd) L.Sellers steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for N.Harbor. |
| +4 YD | 2 & 10 - SC 35 (14:26 - 2nd) L.Sellers rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by R.Meed M.Bailey at SC 39. |
| +9 YD | 3 & 6 - SC 39 (13:46 - 2nd) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by M.Bennett for 9 yards. Tackled by T.Cox at SC 48. |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - SC 48 (13:18 - 2nd) L.Sellers steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for J.Simon. |
| +15 YD | 2 & 10 - SC 48 (13:02 - 2nd) J.Howell rushed for 15 yards. Tackled by T.Cox at ILL 37. |
| +6 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 37 (12:46 - 2nd) J.Howell rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by M.Bailey at ILL 31. |
| +3 YD | 2 & 4 - ILL 31 (12:25 - 2nd) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by G.Larvadain for 3 yards. Tackled by J.Clarke at ILL 28. |
| +1 YD | 3 & 1 - ILL 28 (11:42 - 2nd) O.Adaway rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by G.Jacas at ILL 27. |
| +7 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 27 (10:53 - 2nd) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by O.Adaway for 7 yards. Tackled by L.Zardzin X.Scott at ILL 20. |
| +1 YD | 2 & 3 - ILL 20 (10:15 - 2nd) O.Adaway rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by T.Cox G.Jacas at ILL 19. |
| +3 YD | 3 & 2 - ILL 19 (9:40 - 2nd) L.Sellers rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by M.Bailey G.Jacas at ILL 16. |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - ILL 16 (8:56 - 2nd) L.Sellers steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for M.Smith. |
| +3 YD | 2 & 10 - ILL 16 (8:51 - 2nd) J.Howell rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by M.Bailey J.Barna at ILL 13. |
| No Gain | 3 & 7 - ILL 13 (8:07 - 2nd) L.Sellers steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for G.Larvadain. |
| No Gain | 4 & 7 - ILL 13 (8:03 - 2nd) K.Kroeger steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for A.Huntley. |
- Punt (5 plays, 28 yards, 3:17 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +10 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 13 (7:59 - 2nd) J.McCray rushed for 10 yards. Tackled by N.Emmanwori at ILL 23. |
| +11 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 23 (7:28 - 2nd) L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by M.Elzy for 11 yards. M.Elzy ran out of bounds. |
| +2 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 34 (6:41 - 2nd) J.McCray rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by D.Knight at ILL 36. |
| No Gain | 2 & 8 - ILL 36 (6:10 - 2nd) J.McCray rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by M.Goodwine at ILL 36. |
| +5 YD | 3 & 8 - ILL 36 (5:34 - 2nd) L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by H.Beatty for 5 yards. Tackled by J.Kilgore at ILL 41. |
| Punt | 4 & 3 - ILL 41 (4:50 - 2nd) F.Pinton punts 25 yards to SC 34 Center-L.Hansen. Downed by J.Kreutz. |
- Missed FG (12 plays, 43 yards, 4:42 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +6 YD | 1 & 10 - SC 34 (4:42 - 2nd) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by O.Adaway for 6 yards. Tackled by ILL at SC 40. |
| +6 YD | 2 & 4 - SC 40 (4:11 - 2nd) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by O.Adaway for 6 yards. Tackled by K.Patterson at SC 46. |
| -2 YD | 1 & 10 - SC 46 (3:43 - 2nd) O.Adaway rushed for -2 yards. Tackled by G.Jacas at SC 44. |
| +2 YD | 2 & 12 - SC 44 (3:10 - 2nd) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by O.Adaway for 2 yards. Tackled by M.Bailey at SC 46. |
| +15 YD | 3 & 10 - SC 46 (2:25 - 2nd) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by N.Harbor for 15 yards. Tackled by K.Patterson at ILL 39. |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - ILL 39 (2:04 - 2nd) L.Sellers steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for D.Campbell. |
| +4 YD | 2 & 10 - ILL 39 (1:53 - 2nd) J.McDowell rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by X.Scott at ILL 35. |
| +8 YD | 3 & 6 - ILL 35 (1:21 - 2nd) L.Sellers rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by R.Meed at ILL 27. |
| +2 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 27 (0:57 - 2nd) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by J.McDowell for 2 yards. Tackled by T.Cox at ILL 25. |
| +4 YD | 2 & 8 - ILL 25 (0:35 - 2nd) L.Sellers steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for J.Simon. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion and the play was overturned. L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by J.Simon for 4 yards. Tackled by ILL at ILL 21. |
| -2 YD | 3 & 4 - ILL 21 (0:28 - 2nd) L.Sellers rushed for -2 yards. Tackled by G.Jacas at ILL 23. |
| No Good | 4 & 6 - ILL 31 (0:03 - 2nd) A.Herrera 41 yard field goal attempt is no good Center-H.Rogers Holder-K.Kroeger. |
- Punt (3 plays, -11 yards, 1:56 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (15:00 - 3rd) E.Moczulski kicks 13 yards from ILL 35 to the ILL 48. SC returns the kickoff. Tackled by ILL at ILL 48. |
| -1 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 48 (14:58 - 3rd) O.Adaway rushed for -1 yards. Tackled by G.Jacas at ILL 49. |
| +2 YD | 2 & 11 - ILL 49 (14:35 - 3rd) J.Brown rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by X.Scott at ILL 47. |
| Sack | 3 & 9 - ILL 47 (13:58 - 3rd) L.Sellers steps back to pass. Sacked at SC 41 for -12 yards (M.Resetich). |
| Punt | 4 & 21 - SC 41 (13:10 - 3rd) K.Kroeger punts 50 yards to ILL 9 Center-H.Rogers. H.Beatty returned punt from the ILL 9. Tackled by D.Knight F.Johnson at ILL 21. |
- Punt (3 plays, -1 yards, 0:50 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| -1 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 21 (13:04 - 3rd) A.Laughery rushed for -1 yards. Tackled by D.Stewart at ILL 20. |
| No Gain | 2 & 11 - ILL 20 (12:32 - 3rd) L.Altmyer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for Z.Franklin. |
| No Gain | 3 & 11 - ILL 20 (12:21 - 3rd) L.Altmyer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for C.Dixon. PENALTY on ILL-ILL Illegal Motion 5 yards declined. |
| Punt | 4 & 11 - ILL 20 (12:21 - 3rd) F.Pinton punts 39 yards to SC 41 Center-L.Hansen. Out of bounds. |
- Touchdown (5 plays, 59 yards, 1:24 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +14 YD | 1 & 10 - SC 41 (12:14 - 3rd) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by J.Simon for 14 yards. Tackled by M.Scott M.Bailey at ILL 45. |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - ILL 45 (11:54 - 3rd) L.Sellers steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for N.Harbor. |
| No Gain | 2 & 10 - ILL 45 (11:48 - 3rd) L.Sellers steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for J.Brown. |
| +9 YD | 3 & 10 - ILL 45 (11:44 - 3rd) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by O.Adaway for 9 yards. Tackled by T.Cox at ILL 36. |
| +36 YD | 4 & 1 - ILL 36 (10:57 - 3rd) O.Adaway rushed for 36 yards. TOUCHDOWN. |
| PAT Good | (10:50 - 3rd) A.Herrera extra point is good. |
- Interception (5 plays, 17 yards, 1:25 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (10:50 - 3rd) A.Herrera kicks 65 yards from SC 35 to the ILL End Zone. Touchback. |
| +6 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 25 (10:50 - 3rd) J.McCray rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by B.Thomas B.Martin-Scott at ILL 31. |
| No Gain | 2 & 4 - ILL 31 (10:15 - 3rd) L.Altmyer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for M.Elzy. |
| +11 YD | 3 & 4 - ILL 31 (10:10 - 3rd) L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by H.Beatty for 11 yards. Tackled by D.Smith at ILL 42. |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - ILL 42 (9:42 - 3rd) L.Altmyer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for H.Beatty. |
| Int | 2 & 10 - ILL 42 (9:38 - 3rd) L.Altmyer pass INTERCEPTED at SC 16. Intercepted by J.Kilgore at SC 16. Tackled by ILL at SC 30. |
- Fumble (5 plays, 33 yards, 2:26 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +4 YD | 1 & 10 - SC 30 (9:25 - 3rd) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by M.Bennett for 4 yards. Tackled by J.Hayden R.Meed at SC 34. |
| +3 YD | 2 & 6 - SC 34 (8:59 - 3rd) J.Howell rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by M.Bailey at SC 37. |
| +5 YD | 3 & 3 - SC 37 (8:12 - 3rd) G.Larvadain rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by X.Scott at SC 42. |
| +16 YD | 1 & 10 - SC 42 (7:42 - 3rd) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by N.Harbor for 16 yards. Tackled by ILL at ILL 42. |
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 42 (7:06 - 3rd) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by J.Howell for 5 yards. J.Howell FUMBLES forced by E.Holmes. Fumble RECOVERED by ILL-J.Clarke at ILL 37. Tackled by SC at ILL 37. |
- Touchdown (9 plays, 63 yards, 4:36 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +11 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 37 (6:59 - 3rd) A.Laughery rushed for 11 yards. Tackled by O.Fortune at ILL 48. |
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 48 (6:24 - 3rd) L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by A.Capka-Jones for 5 yards. Tackled by O.Fortune at SC 47. |
| +4 YD | 2 & 5 - SC 47 (5:39 - 3rd) A.Laughery rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by P.Williams at SC 43. |
| +2 YD | 3 & 1 - SC 43 (5:10 - 3rd) J.McCray rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by T.Hemingway D.Williams at SC 41. |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - SC 41 (4:31 - 3rd) L.Altmyer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for C.Goda. |
| +8 YD | 2 & 10 - SC 41 (4:27 - 3rd) L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by Z.Franklin for 8 yards. Tackled by SC at SC 33. |
| +3 YD | 3 & 2 - SC 33 (3:43 - 3rd) J.McCray rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by T.Sanders D.Knight at SC 30. |
| +27 YD | 1 & 10 - SC 30 (2:55 - 3rd) L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by C.Dixon for 27 yards. Tackled by SC at SC 3. |
| +3 YD | 1 & Goal - SC 3 (2:26 - 3rd) J.McCray rushed for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN. |
| PAT Good | (2:23 - 3rd) D.Olano extra point is good. |
- Touchdown (5 plays, 75 yards, 2:27 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (2:23 - 3rd) E.Moczulski kicks 65 yards from ILL 35 to the SC End Zone. N.Harbor returns the kickoff. Tackled by E.Moczulski at SC 25. |
| Penalty | 1 & 10 - SC 25 (2:19 - 3rd) PENALTY on SC-L.Sellers Delay of Game 5 yards accepted. No Play. |
| +60 YD | 1 & 15 - SC 20 (2:19 - 3rd) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by D.Campbell for 60 yards. Tackled by ILL at ILL 20. |
| +6 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 20 (1:39 - 3rd) L.Sellers rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by J.Clarke at ILL 14. |
| +13 YD | 2 & 4 - ILL 14 (1:15 - 3rd) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by N.Harbor for 13 yards. Tackled by T.Cox at ILL 1. |
| No Gain | 1 & Goal - ILL 1 (0:20 - 3rd) O.Adaway rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by R.Meed M.Bailey at ILL 1. |
| Penalty | 2 & Goal - ILL 1 (15:00 - 4th) PENALTY on SC-B.Hunt False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play. |
| +6 YD | 2 & Goal - ILL 6 (15:00 - 4th) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by J.Simon for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN. |
| PAT Good | (14:56 - 4th) A.Herrera extra point is good. |
- Touchdown (13 plays, 75 yards, 7:27 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (14:56 - 4th) A.Herrera kicks 65 yards from SC 35 to the ILL End Zone. Touchback. |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - ILL 25 (14:56 - 4th) L.Altmyer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for A.Laughery. |
| +2 YD | 2 & 10 - ILL 25 (14:53 - 4th) L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by A.Laughery for 2 yards. Tackled by T.Hemingway at ILL 27. |
| +15 YD | 3 & 8 - ILL 27 (14:11 - 4th) L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by H.Beatty for 15 yards. Tackled by SC at ILL 42. |
| +6 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 42 (13:31 - 4th) A.Laughery rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by T.Sanders A.Huntley at ILL 48. |
| +4 YD | 2 & 4 - ILL 48 (12:49 - 4th) A.Laughery rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by D.Williams at SC 48. |
| +11 YD | 3 & 1 - SC 48 (12:00 - 4th) J.McCray rushed for 11 yards. Tackled by D.Stewart at SC 37. |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - SC 37 (11:12 - 4th) L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by M.Elzy for 0 yards. Tackled by J.Collier at SC 28. PENALTY on SC-J.Kilgore Defensive Holding 10 yards accepted. |
| +6 YD | 1 & 10 - SC 27 (11:12 - 4th) L.Altmyer rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by P.Williams at SC 21. |
| No Gain | 2 & 4 - SC 21 (10:20 - 4th) A.Laughery rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by P.Williams D.Knight at SC 21. |
| +5 YD | 3 & 4 - SC 21 (9:34 - 4th) L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by Z.Franklin for 5 yards. Tackled by O.Fortune P.Williams at SC 16. |
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - SC 16 (8:56 - 4th) J.McCray rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by B.Thomas at SC 11. |
| +2 YD | 2 & 5 - SC 11 (8:16 - 4th) A.Laughery rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by D.Williams at SC 9. |
| +9 YD | 3 & 3 - SC 9 (7:34 - 4th) J.McCray rushed for 9 yards. TOUCHDOWN. |
| PAT Good | (7:29 - 4th) D.Olano extra point is good. |
- Downs (10 plays, 68 yards, 4:21 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (7:29 - 4th) E.Moczulski kicks 65 yards from ILL 35 to the SC End Zone. Touchback. |
| +6 YD | 1 & 10 - SC 25 (7:29 - 4th) O.Adaway rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by R.Meed at SC 31. |
| +24 YD | 2 & 4 - SC 31 (6:59 - 4th) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by J.Simon for 24 yards. Tackled by M.Bailey M.Scott at ILL 45. |
| +17 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 45 (6:21 - 4th) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by N.Harbor for 17 yards. N.Harbor ran out of bounds. |
| +4 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 28 (5:46 - 4th) L.Sellers rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by M.Hood M.Bailey at ILL 24. |
| +4 YD | 2 & 6 - ILL 24 (5:13 - 4th) O.Adaway rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by M.Bailey at ILL 20. |
| +7 YD | 3 & 2 - ILL 20 (4:42 - 4th) O.Adaway rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by R.Meed G.Jacas at ILL 13. |
| +2 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 13 (4:14 - 4th) L.Sellers rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by M.Resetich at ILL 11. |
| No Gain | 2 & 8 - ILL 11 (3:50 - 4th) L.Sellers steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for J.Simon. |
| +4 YD | 3 & 8 - ILL 11 (3:45 - 4th) L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by O.Adaway for 4 yards. Tackled by ILL at ILL 7. |
| No Gain | 4 & 4 - ILL 7 (3:13 - 4th) L.Sellers steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for J.Simon. |
- Downs (7 plays, 72 yards, 3:08 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +6 YD | 1 & 10 - ILL 7 (3:08 - 4th) A.Laughery rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by SC at ILL 13. |
| +2 YD | 2 & 4 - ILL 13 (2:28 - 4th) A.Laughery rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by B.Thomas at ILL 15. |
| +60 YD | 3 & 2 - ILL 15 (2:00 - 4th) J.McCray rushed for 60 yards. Tackled by J.Collier at SC 25. |
| +4 YD | 1 & 10 - SC 25 (1:43 - 4th) A.Laughery rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by J.Collier at SC 21. |
| -1 YD | 2 & 6 - SC 21 (1:39 - 4th) A.Laughery rushed for -1 yards. Tackled by D.Knight at SC 22. |
| +2 YD | 3 & 7 - SC 22 (0:51 - 4th) L.Altmyer rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by O.Fortune at SC 20. |
| -1 YD | 4 & 5 - SC 20 (0:02 - 4th) ILL kneels at the SC 21. |
