game recap

offensive mvp

Reilly O'Toole, Illinois

The Illini came in saying they'd play two quarterbacks, but O'Toole played so well, that Aaron Bailey only got one series.

defensive mvp

T.J. Neal, Illinois

He had a game-high 12 tackles, including 2½ tackles for a loss, and stripped the ball from David Cobb on the winning touchdown.

By the NUMBERS

4 Ways V'Angelo Bentley has scored touchdowns in his career at Illinois — punt return, kickoff return, interception and fumble recovery.

28 Rushing yards on 12 carries for David Cobb at halftime.

11 Tackles for Damien Wilson, who came in leading the Big Ten with 10.9 tackles per game.

4 Sacks taken by Mitch Leidner.

3 Sacks for the Gophers defense, including the second one of the season for Theiren Cockran.

3 Carries for Gophers tailbacks not named David Cobb — two for Donnell Kirkwood and one for Berkley Edwards.

0 Carries over the past three weeks for Rodrick Williams.

240 Passing yards for Leidner, a career-high.

JOE CHRISTENSEN