PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Luke Altmyer discovered Pat Bryant for a catch-and-run, 40-yard landing move with 4 seconds left, sending No. 24 Illinois to a wild 38-31 victory over Rutgers on Saturday.
Illinois (8-3, 5-3 Massive Ten) was down 31-30 when it despatched lengthy kicker Ethan Moczulski out for a desperation 58-yard area purpose with 14 seconds to go.
Rutgers coach Greg Schiano then known as for a timeout proper earlier than Moczulski’s try was huge left and about 15 yards quick.
After the missed area purpose was waved off by the timeout, Illinois coach Bret Bielema despatched his offense again on the sector.
Altmyer hit Bryant on an in minimize on the left aspect on the 22, and he continued throughout the sector and scored untouched in a recreation that featured three lead adjustments within the last 3:07.
Rutgers (6-5, 3-5) gave up a security on the ultimate kickoff return, throwing a ball out of bounds in the long run zone as gamers handed it round hoping for a miracle landing.
