University of Illinois
8-4 , 6-2
FRESNO STATE (Senior Day)
3-9 , 2-6
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno State | 7 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 53 |
| Illinois | 7 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 52 |
Illinois Falls to Fresno State, 53-52
December 5, 2009 | Football
Dec. 5, 2009
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Offensive lineman Devan Cunningham caught a deflected pass with 2 seconds left and stumbled into the end zone for a 2-point conversion, giving Fresno State a wild 53-52 victory over Illinois on Saturday.
Ryan Colburn connected with Jamel Hamler from 19 yards to get the Bulldogs (8-4) within 52-51, and coach Pat Hill elected to go for the win rather than take his chances in overtime.
Colburn dropped back under heavy pressure and his pass was tipped, falling into the hands of the 350-pound Cunningham, who leaned into the end zone.
Ryan Mathews ran for 173 yards and three touchdowns for Fresno State, which had not led since early in the second quarter. Colburn finished with 183 yards and two touchdowns passing.
Mikel LeShoure ran for 184 yards on 11 carries for Illinois (3-9). He scored three touchdowns.
Team Stats
FS 0, ILL 7
ILL - Dufrene, Daniel 15 yd run (Dimke, Derek kick), 11 plays, 71 yards, TOP 5:32
FS 7, ILL 7
FS - Mathews, Ryan 1 yd run (Goessling, K. kick), 8 plays, 66 yards, TOP 4:12
FS 14, ILL 7
FS - Thomas, Phillip 21 yd interception (Goessling, K. kick)
FS 14, ILL 14
ILL - Cumberland, J. 18 yd pass from Williams, Juice (Dimke, Derek kick) 11 plays, 81 yards, TOP 5:54
FS 14, ILL 21
ILL - Ford, Jason 8 yd run (Dimke, Derek kick), 3 plays, 19 yards, TOP 0:59
FS 21, ILL 21
FS - Ajirotutu, Seyi 4 yd pass from Colburn, Ryan (Goessling, K. kick) 8 plays, 61 yards, TOP 3:08
FS 21, ILL 28
ILL - Benn, Arrelious 58 yd pass from Williams, Juice (Dimke, Derek kick) 1 plays, 58 yards, TOP 0:14
FS 21, ILL 31
ILL - Dimke, Derek 44 yd field goal 9 plays, 52 yards, TOP 3:13
FS 28, ILL 31
FS - Mathews, Ryan 1 yd run (Goessling, K. kick), 9 plays, 0 yards, TOP 4:13
FS 31, ILL 31
FS - Goessling, K. 34 yd field goal 4 plays, 20 yards, TOP 2:07
FS 31, ILL 38
ILL - Leshoure, Mikel 61 yd run (Dimke, Derek kick), 4 plays, 72 yards, TOP 1:44
FS 38, ILL 38
FS - Mathews, Ryan 27 yd run (Goessling, K. kick), 4 plays, 43 yards, TOP 2:04
FS 38, ILL 45
ILL - Leshoure, Mikel 19 yd run (Dimke, Derek kick), 6 plays, 79 yards, TOP 3:27
FS 45, ILL 45
FS - Colburn, Ryan 25 yd run (Goessling, K. kick), 2 plays, 67 yards, TOP 0:36
FS 45, ILL 52
ILL - Leshoure, Mikel 22 yd pass from Williams, Juice (Dimke, Derek kick) 5 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:39
FS 53, ILL 52
FS - Hamler, Jamel 19 yd pass from Colburn, Ryan (Cunningham, D. pass) 11 plays, 67 yards, TOP 2:41
