Wisconsin vs. Illinois Short Report | Oct 21, 2023

The Wisconsin Badgers emerged victorious against the Illinois Fighting Illini with a final score of 25-21. Illinois started strong, quickly setting the pace with two first-half touchdowns, opening a 14-0 lead. The Badgers responded late in the second quarter with a touchdown of their own but went into halftime trailing 14-7.

Illinois extended their lead in the third quarter to 21-7, but Wisconsin mounted a fourth-quarter comeback, scoring 18 unanswered points. This included a critical 41-yard field goal, a crucial two-point conversion, and a late touchdown with just 31 seconds remaining. The win was sealed by a passing touchdown from Braedyn Locke to Nolan Rucci, completing the spirited comeback for Wisconsin.