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.
