Drake Leeper Assistant Director of Personnel | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Drake Leeper Assistant Director of Personnel | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
No. 20 Illinois faced a challenging matchup against No. 1 Oregon, resulting in a 38-9 defeat at Autzen Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Aidan Laughery was a standout for the Illini, leading with 12 carries and 69 yards, including a significant 34-yard gain that contributed to an early field goal. Josh McCray made history by becoming the 48th player in Illinois' program to surpass the 1,000-yard rushing milestone, with six carries for 27 yards.
Zakhari Franklin had a notable performance with a 44-yard pass reception in the third quarter, marking both Illinois' longest play of the day and his personal best for the season. He concluded the game with six catches totaling 72 yards.
Ca'Lil Valentine scored his first career touchdown with a four-yard rush late in the third quarter. Tyson Rooks also achieved a personal milestone by securing his first collegiate interception early in the fourth quarter.
Dylan Rosiek led defensively for Illinois, matching his career-high of 12 total tackles set just last week against No. 24 Michigan.
Illinois (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) will return home to Memorial Stadium next Saturday, Nov. 2, to face Minnesota in their second-to-last regular-season home game. The timing and broadcast details are yet to be confirmed.
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