Illinois football vs. Indiana recap: Illini no match in 53-point loss to Hoosiers

Illinois football vs. Indiana recap: Illini no match in 53-point loss to HoosiersWes Huett
 
Peoria Journal Star
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Our one bold prediction for Illinois football vs. IndianaJournal Star sports editor Wes Huett makes his one bold prediction for Illinois football’s game vs. IndianaBLOOMINGTON, IND. — The No. 8 Illinois Fighting Illini lost to the No. 17 Indiana Hoosiers 63-10 on Saturday night — overmatched in a primetime college football showdown between Big Ten Conference playoff contenders.The Hoosiers (4-0) and quarterback Fernando Mendoza dominated the Illini (3-1). The QB finished 21-for-23 with 267 yards and five touchdowns. The Hoosiers’ run game then took over, outgaining Illinois 312-2 on the ground overall.Illinois QB Luke Altmyer was sacked six times and never got into rhythm. He finished 14-for-22 for 146 yards and one TD, a 59-yard bomb to Collin Dixon early in the game.This is the largest margin of defeat for Illinois in the five seasons under Bret Bielema, surpassing the 29-point loss to No. 1 Oregon last season.The Journal Star has a recap and highlights from the game below:Stream Illinois vs. Indiana on PeacockIllinois football score vs. Indiana: Recap and highlightsFINAL: Indiana 63, Illinois 10Complete domination by Indiana in a statement win over the Illini. The Hoosiers outgained Illinois 579-161, including 312-2 on the ground.Who is Ethan Hampton? Illinois brings in backup QB in blowoutTrailing by 53 points, Illinois has turned to Northern Illinois transfer Ethan Hampton for the final minutes of the game. Read about him here.Khobie Martin second TD: Illinois vs Indiana score updateAnother Mendoza at QB, another TD for Indiana. RB Khobie Martin have his second rushing TD of the game and now Indiana is just unrelenting at this point, even with backup QB Alberto Mendoza running the offense.Indiana 63, Illinois 10 | 6:39 4QFernando Mendoza stats: Indiana QB big game vs IllinoisIndiana QB Fernando Mendoza is done for the day, removed from the game in the fourth quarter. What a game the Cal transfer had, finishing 21-for-23 with 267 yards and five touchdowns.Khobie Martin long run: Indiana vs Illinois score updateIndiana’s Khobie Martin broke off a 31-yard TD run to help the Hoosiers extend the lead on the second play of the fourth quarter.Indiana 56, Illinois 10 | 14:03 4QFernando Mendoza and Indian