John Paddock relieved the injured Luke Altmyer and went 3 for 3 for 85 yards to lift Illinois from a huge hole and deliver the go-ahead 46-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Williams with 50 seconds left for a 27-26 victory over stunned Minnesota. Altmyer passed for 212 yards and a career-high three touchdowns for the Illini.
Illinois running back Kaden Feagin celebrates with teammates after scoring a 54-yard touchdown against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Minneapolis. Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams scores a 46-yard touchdown as Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Minneapolis.
Facing fourth-and-11 from their 15-yard line with 1:24 left, Paddock — a graduate transfer from Ball State — came in cold with the drive of his life that knocked the Gophers out of their tie for first place in the diluted Big Ten West Division. Iowa took sole possession with the losses by Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin.
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