ncaaf Game Recap
Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Wrap - Wisconsin Wins 25-21
Braelon Allen scampered through the Illinois defense for 145 yards as Wisconsin handed the Fighting Illini a 25-21 defeat on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Wisconsin was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 40.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Braelon Allen rushed for 145 yards, while Jackson Acker added 5 yards in the win. Will Pauling and Skyler Bell added 95 and 53 receiving yards respectively.
Luke Altmyer rushed for 100 yards for Illinois, while Kaden Feagin added 97 yards. Luke Altmyer threw for 100 yards for the Fighting Illini, while receivers Casey Washington and Pat Bryant had 34 and 27 yards respectively.
Illinois was outgained by Wisconsin 379-323 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 24-16 by the Badgers.
Wisconsin lost the time of possession battle 32:46-27:11, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Wisconsin heads into a 9 battle against Ohio State. Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Minnesota.