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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Illini allow 18 fourth-quarter points to lose against visiting Wisconsin

Illinois defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton reacts after being flagged for his hit on Wisconsin quarterback Braedyn Locke during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. Newton was called for targeting and ejected from the game. (Charles Rex Arbogast/AP)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Braedyn Locke threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to linemanNolan Rucci with 27 seconds left Saturday, capping an 18-point fourth-quarter explosion that gave the Wisconsin a stunning 25-21 come-from-behind win over Illinois Saturday.

Illinois build a 14-7 lead in the first half at halftime, then added a 12-yard touchdown run in the third quarter by Kaden Feagin for a 21-7 lead going into the fourth quarter.

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