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Minnesota Defeats Illinois 25-17 - Recap
Darius Taylor scampered through the Illinois defense for 131 yards as Minnesota handed the Fighting Illini a 25-17 defeat on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Minnesota was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 47.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Darius Taylor rushed for 131 yards, while Marcus Major added 20 yards in the win. Daniel Jackson and Elijah Spencer added 74 and 67 receiving yards respectively.
Josh McCray rushed for 72 yards for Illinois, while Aidan Laughery added 19 yards. Luke Altmyer threw for 226 yards for the Fighting Illini, while receivers Pat Bryant and Zakhari Franklin had 72 and 71 yards respectively.
Illinois lost the offensive yardage battle to Minnesota 361-352 yards in Saturday's game. Minnesota had more first downs as that total ended up 21-20.
Minnesota led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 34:59-25:01 split in that important category.
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Rutgers. Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Michigan State.