It wasn't pretty, but the Illini fought hard and were able to pick up a much-needed win - which led to the usual jpy and snark on social media

Illinois moves to 5-3 after beating Maryland 20-17 with a last-second field goal, spoiling interim coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim's debut.

Oct. 31—Player of the game Illinois kicker Ethan Moczulski It wasn't a perfect day for Moczulski. His 52-yard field goal attempt early in the second quarter wound up short and left. But the Spokane, Wash., native — back for his second stint with Illinois after a year at Washington — came through when it mattered most. He made a 45-yard field goal midway though the third quarter to cut into the ...

Oct. 31—What happened Ethan Moczulski easily made a 26-yard field goal as time expired to give Illinois a 20-17 win against Maryland on Saturday afternoon at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. Moczulski had that opportunity because an Illini run game that lay dormant for three quarters found new life in the final 15 minutes. Javari Barnett's burst of speed for a 64-yard touchdown was the ...

Oct. 31—COLLEGE PARK, Md. — One more ... ... Win needed for Illinois football to guarantee a 13th game this season. Bowl eligibility could come as soon as Friday night, when reeling Nebraska visits Gies Memorial Stadium for a 7 p.m. kickoff in Champaign. ... Feather in the cap for Illini coach Bret Bielema. His late-game strategy worked to perfection when Illinois took possession at its own 26 ...

Oct. 31—COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Ethan Moczulski made a 26-yard field goal as time expired to give Illinois a 20-17 victory against Maryland on Saturday afternoon at SECU Stadium. Illinois regained possession with 5 minutes, 45 seconds remaining in a 17-17 game and drove 67 yards on 13 plays to set up Moczulski's game-winning field goal. Those 13 plays included a heady moment from veteran running ...

Oct. 31—COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Caleb Griffin was a nervous wreck as Ethan Moczulski lined up to kick his walk-off field goal on Saturday. After the 26-yarder sailed through the uprights to give the Illini a 20-17 win against Maryland, Griffin sought out Moczulski to congratulate him. "It's almost more nerve-wracking as a fan when you aren't in control," said Griffin, "but it's awesome." ...

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