Illinois Defeats Maryland, 24-6, Improves to 7-3

CHAMPAIGN — Illinois earned its second consecutive win with a 24-6 victory over Maryland at Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Fighting Illini improve to 5-1 at home and 7-3 overall.

Illinois was led by a pair of touchdown passes from quarterback Luke Altmyer to wide receiver Hudson Clement, along with a rushing touchdown from Kaden Feagin, his sixth this season. A 33-yard Illinois field goal from David Olano capped off the scoring in the fourth quarter.

Altmyer finished the day with 234 total yards (172 passing, 62 rushing) and moved into a tie with Juice Williams (2006-09) for the second-most touchdown passes in program history (56). He also becomes the first Illini in history with back-to-back seasons of 20 or more touchdown passes.

Clement paced the Illini with 72 receiving yards, earning his second and third career scores in an Illinois uniform.

Matthew Bailey highlighted the Illini defense with ten total tackles, while Gabe Jacas and Pat Farrell combined for Maryland's fourth sack allowed this season. The sack moves Jacas into a tie with Scott Davis (1983-87) for second-most in program history (23.0). The Illini defense held the Terrapins to just six points, including zero points allowed in the second half.

Illinois travels to Madison, Wisconsin, for its final road test of the regular season against Wisconsin. Kickoff time and broadcast information will be announced at a later date.

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