Florida Atlantic vs. Illinois Short Report | Sep 23, 2023
Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
Champaign, IL
Sep 23, 2023
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Game Recap
In a close contest, the Illinois Fighting Illini edged out the Florida Atlantic Owls with a final score of 23-17. The game featured significant momentum swings, with Illinois taking advantage of key plays in the second and third quarters, including a pivotal rushing touchdown by Aidan Laughery. Despite a strong effort by Florida Atlantic in the closing minutes, Illinois' defense held firm to secure the win.
Luke Altmyer showcased a balance of passing and rushing prowess, while Reggie Love III's explosive 61-yard run highlighted the Illini's ground game. Florida Atlantic's Daniel Richardson put up a fight, connecting with LaJohntay Wester for key completions, but ultimately fell short in their comeback bid. Illinois' victory was sealed by their ability to control the clock and make crucial defensive stands under pressure.
Key Plays:
Logan Lupo (Florida Atlantic)
LaJohntay Wester (Florida Atlantic)
Griffin Moore (Illinois)
Luke Altmyer (Illinois)
Aidan Laughery (Illinois)
Caleb Griffin (Illinois)
BJ Alexander (Florida Atlantic)
Miles Scott (Illinois)
Standout Players:
Luke Altmyer (Illinois, QB)
Completed 25 of 36 passes for 303 yards and a touchdown, also rushed for 7 yards and a touchdownReggie Love III (Illinois, RB)
Rushed 12 times for 85 yards including a crucial 61-yard runIsaiah Williams (Illinois, WR)
Caught 8 passes for 120 yards, providing reliable receiving options throughout the gameLaJohntay Wester (Florida Atlantic, WR)
Caught 13 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown, leading the Owls' receiving corpsDaniel Richardson (Florida Atlantic, QB)
Completed 28 of 49 passes for 256 yards and two touchdownsLarry McCammon III (Florida Atlantic, RB)
Rushed 17 times for 89 yards, including a 25-yard run that set up a key scoring opportunityChris Jones (Florida Atlantic, DE)
Recorded 3 tackles and 1 sack, creating pressure in Illinois' backfield
Team
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Florida Atlantic Owls
10
0
0
7
17
Illinois Fighting Illini
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14
9
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23
