Overview

• Luke Altmyer totaled three touchdowns, throwing two and rushing for one during a 28-point second half.
• Illinois’ defense kept the shutout with two stops at the 1-yard line and held Western Michigan to 204 total yards.
• Kaden Feagin ran for 100 yards and a score, Ca’Lil Valentine added 63 yards and a touchdown, and Hank Beatty caught a TD.
• Bret Bielema delivered an intense halftime message and the staff leaned into a faster tempo to jump-start the offense.
• Standout receiver Justin Bowick left in the second quarter with an ankle injury and did not return as Illinois turns to Indiana next Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on NBC.