Illinois Triumphs Over Purdue in Overtime Thriller

A late-game comeback and a crucial overtime sack secured Illinois' narrow 50-49 victory against Purdue.

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer threw a decisive 25-yard touchdown pass to Pat Bryant in overtime.
Dylan Rosiek's sack on Purdue's Ryan Browne during a two-point conversion attempt sealed the win for Illinois.
Purdue mounted a significant comeback from a 27-3 halftime deficit, taking a brief lead late in the fourth quarter.
Ryan Browne, in his first career start, delivered an impressive performance with 415 all-purpose yards for Purdue.
Illinois' victory ended a losing streak against Purdue at Memorial Stadium, dating back to 2010.