Overview

• Luke Altmyer went 20-of-26 for 328 yards with two passing scores, plus rushing and receiving touchdowns, and directed the final 51-yard drive.
• USC’s Jayden Maiava threw for 364 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, as Makai Lemon posted 11 catches for 151 yards and two scores and Waymond Jordan ran for 94 yards and two touchdowns.
• Illinois’ defense yielded 490 yards yet produced three takeaways, including linebacker Dylan Rosiek’s interception that ended Maiava’s streak without a pick.
• Kaden Feagin’s first-half fumble at the 2-yard line preceded a USC field goal, then he redeemed it with a 64-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter.
• USC seized a 32-31 lead with 1:55 left on a Maiava-to-Lemon strike before Illinois answered, and students rushed the field after the Illini sealed the win.