Champaign, Ill. - Wes Lunt threw for 278 yards in the Fighting Illini's 24-13 loss to Wisconsin.
Illinois couldn't put together consistent drives in the game. Freshman running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn ran for 55 yards on 13 carries and scored Illinois' only touchdown of the game.
The Fighting Illini defense continued to wreak havoc in the opponents' backfield - raking up 8.0 TFLs, including two apiece from junior DL Rob Bain and junior LEO Carroll Philllips. The Illini entered the game ranked 13th in the nation in tackles for loss per game.
Clayton Fejedelem racked up 19 total tackles, including seven solo tackles. Its the most tackled by a Fighting Illini since former All American J Leman in 2007.
But big plays burned Illinois, keeping Wisconsin drives alive and leaving a tired defense on the field.Â
Senior WR Geronimo Allison had eight receptions for 99 yards. He entered the game as the Big Ten leader in receptions per game (6.7) and second in the conference in yards per game (100.2).
Taylor Zalewski converted on two field goals - one from 37 yards and one from 25 yards. He's hit on his last four field-goal attempts.
Eaton Spence collected his third interception of the season with a leaping grab in the end zone to stop a Wisconsin drive at the end of the first half. Fejedelem also picked off Wisconsin quarterback Bart Houston in the end zone late in the game.
