Illinois wins against Maryland with last-minute field goal by Moczulski
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Illinois secured a 20-17 victory over Maryland on October 31, 2026, with a 26-yard field goal by Ethan Moczulski as time expired. Despite struggling in the game, Illinois took its first lead with a 64-yard touchdown run from Javari Barnett early in the fourth quarter. Maryland managed to tie the game with a field goal, but Illinois mounted a final scoring drive to clinch the win. The victory marked Illinois' third consecutive win after a previous victory over Oregon. Maryland, under interim coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim, continues to struggle, suffering its sixth consecutive loss.
- •Illinois scored the game-winning field goal on the final play.
- •Javari Barnett's 64-yard touchdown run gave Illinois a 17-14 lead.
- •Illinois has a three-game winning streak.
- •Maryland has not won in six straight games.
- •Illinois hosts Nebraska next Friday.
- 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Illinois struggles but beats Maryland 20-17 on a 26-yard field goal by Ethan Moczulski
"(AP) — Ethan Moczulski kicked a 26-yard field goal on the final play to lift Illinois to a 20-17 victory over Maryland on Saturday.Fresh off a win over Oregon, the Illini struggled for most of the game against Maryland despite quarterback Katin Houser's return from a hand injury.
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