CHAMPAIGN — Illinois football's Big Ten losing streak stands at 12 games and dates back 697 days to a come-from-behind 31-27 Dad's Day victory against Michigan State. Three conference losses followed to close out the 2016 season, eight more came last fall and another 10 days ago to Penn State.
The Illinois roster has turned over almost completely since that win against the Spartans. Just 13 Illini that played in that game are still on the team.
Nick Allegretti started at left guard. Chase McLaughlin connected on a 42-yard field goal. Sam Mays caught the game-winning touchdown with 1 minute, 35 seconds on the clock.