Pat Bryant, Illinois WR, posts blistering first half vs. Chattanooga
Pat Bryant was in store for a big game right out of the gate in Week 4. After one half of action, he had already given Chattanooga more than it could handle.
One the very first drive of the game for Illinois, Tommy DeVito hooked up with Bryant for a pair of big gainers. Those plays helped set up Chase Brown for an early touchdown run to open the game.
Later, Bryant had what should have been his signature moment of the game with a thrilling 79-yard score while weaving in and out of the defense. Unfortunately, that play was called back for holding.
In the end, Bryant did catch a beautiful touchdown pass from DeVito ahead of halftime and went over 100 yards in the half. He heads to the locker room with 5 catches for 107 yards and the touchdown in a brilliant half of football for the receiver.
ANOTHA ONE 🔥@tommydevito007 finds @duvalpat3 for another @IlliniFootball TD 👏 pic.twitter.com/zhjEPyrSC1
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 23, 2022
Here’s a sampling of what social media had to say about the electric outing for the receiver:
Pat Bryant is cooking tonight for the #Illini. He’s looking like TO out there vs the Mocs
— Herb Lawrence (@Ecnerwal23) September 23, 2022
The Pat Bryant game. https://t.co/XST1gFg0nt
— Ryan Easterling (@RyanEasterling) September 23, 2022
Tommy Devito and Pat Bryant putting on a show tonight🍿. #illini
— Clarke Sports (@ClarkeSports) September 23, 2022
Pat Bryant having a crazy game. 4 catches for 90 yards. #Illini.
— Jack Larson (@JackLarson2003) September 23, 2022
What a coming out game for Pat Bryant #Illini
— Brad Pierson (@bradpierson) September 23, 2022
I’ve seen enough. Pat Bryant for Heisman
— Davis Mills, you’re Next. (@GamersGoonYT) September 23, 2022
Pat Bryant is ridiculously talented. Holding call brings back a potential 79-yard score! #Illini
— Chicago State of Mind Sports (@chicagoverzuz) September 23, 2022
Pat Bryant emerging as a big time WR threat for the Illini!
— Alex Pellmann (@Pellmann_Birds4) September 23, 2022
ok pat bryant i see u 👀
— ayo dosunmu stan™ (@buIIsbenchmob) September 23, 2022