Indianapolis vs. Illinois Short Report | Nov 11, 2023
Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
Champaign, IL
Nov 11, 2023
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Game Recap
In a thrilling contest that went to overtime, the Illinois Fighting Illini narrowly edged out the Indiana Hoosiers with a final score of 48-45. The game saw several lead changes and impressive plays from both teams. Illinois quarterback John Paddock passed for 507 yards, solidifying his standout performance.
Indiana's quarterback Brendan Sorsby put up a commendable fight with 289 passing yards and contributing five total touchdowns (three passing, two rushing). Key moments, including a pivotal overtime touchdown by Isaiah Williams, defined the game's dynamic narrative. This high-scoring affair kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final seconds.
Key Plays:
Caleb Griffin (Illinois)
Trent Howland (Indiana)
Reggie Love III (Illinois)
Donaven McCulley (Indiana)
Brendan Sorsby (Indiana)
Casey Washington (Illinois)
Isaiah Williams (Illinois)
Reggie Love III (Illinois)
Dequece Carter (Indiana)
Chris Freeman (Indiana)
Isaiah Williams (Illinois)
Standout Players:
John Paddock (Illinois, QB)
Passed for 507 yards and 4 touchdowns, leading his team to victory in overtimeBrendan Sorsby (Indiana, QB)
Threw for 289 yards and 3 touchdowns, also rushing for 2 touchdownsReggie Love III (Illinois, RB)
Rushed for 140 yards and 2 touchdowns, providing a crucial offensive boostIsaiah Williams (Illinois, WR)
Caught 9 passes for 200 yards and 2 touchdowns, including the game-winning scoreDequece Carter (Indiana, WR)
Caught 3 passes for 55 yards and a critical touchdown to tie the gameCaleb Griffin (Illinois, K)
Made three field goals, contributing crucial points
Team
1
2
3
4
T
Indianapolis Colts
7
20
0
15
45
Illinois Fighting Illini
9
17
7
9
48
