Overview

• Hank Beatty amassed 133 punt-return yards on four attempts, surpassing Red Grange’s 125 set in 1923.
• His 69-yard return produced Illinois’ first punt-return touchdown since 2013.
• Quarterback Luke Altmyer completed 17 of 21 passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions.
• Aidan Laughery ran for 109 yards on nine carries and scored twice.
• Transfer receiver Justin Bowick caught two first-half touchdowns as Illinois built a 31-0 lead, and the Illini visit Duke on Sept. 6.