Illinois edged Maryland 20-17 (Week 9, 2026)
Illinois edged Maryland 20-17 at SECU Stadium. Now Illinois is 5-3, 3-2 in Big Ten play, and Maryland is 2-6, 0-5 in Big Ten play.
| Kickoff | 12:00 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Venue | SECU Stadium |
| Spread | Illinois -3 |
| Total | 54.5 |
| TV | FS1 |
|---|---|
| Streaming | the FOX Sports app |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →How it played out
Illinois edged Maryland 20-17 at SECU Stadium in Week 9. The teams were tied 7-7 at halftime. The lead changed hands once and the score was tied twice after the opening score. Illinois went ahead for good on a field goal in the fourth quarter. Maryland led by as many as 7.
By the numbers
Illinois gained 407 total yards to Maryland's 288. Turnovers: Illinois 1, Maryland 2.
For Illinois, Katin Houser completed 18 of 32 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown, with an interception. Javari Barnett ran 6 times for 80 yards and a touchdown. Collin Dixon caught 6 passes for 103 yards.
For Maryland, Malik Washington completed 19 of 29 passes for 190 yards, with an interception. DeJuan Williams ran 19 times for 57 yards and a touchdown. Chris Durr Jr. caught 6 passes for 58 yards.
What it means
After the game, Illinois is 5-3, 3-2 in Big Ten play, and Maryland is 2-6, 0-5 in Big Ten play. It counts in the Big Ten standings, where the top two teams meet in the Big Ten Championship Game.
The full box score, quarter scoring and every scoring play are on the game page. See the live Big Ten standings.
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