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Multiple field cameras capture Illinois’ reaction following game-winning 2-point play
By Nick Schultz
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It seemed like the Illinois vs. Penn State game would never end. But the reactions were amazing once it did.
Illinois had cameras on the sidelines to capture the moment the Illini beat the No. 7-ranked Nittany Lions in 9OT. It was a marathon, and it finally ended with Illinois’ first road win over an AP Top-10 team since 2007.
That’s when the celebrations began.
LETS GO #famILLy pic.twitter.com/NbHd7kMJCo
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) October 23, 2021
They really did it. 😱@IlliniFootball is BUZZIN' after the 9 OT upset over No. 7 Penn State. pic.twitter.com/vcRXdefbpG
— Illinois on BTN (@IllinoisOnBTN) October 23, 2021
Illinois’ victory was due in large part to the rushing attack. Chase Brown ran for 223 yards and a touchdown on 33 carries, while Josh McCray tallied 142 yards on 24 attempts. The defense showed up, too, holding Penn State to just 227 total yards — a stark contrast from the average 429.1 yards allowed coming in.
Penn State is likely to lose its top-10 ranking and CFP consideration with the loss, leading to plenty of angry reactions on social media after the game. The Nittany Lions’ schedule continues next week against Ohio State on the road.
Nick Schultz is a columnist and breaking news writer for Saturday Tradition. A 2020 graduate of Loyola Chicago, he covered the Ramblers' 2018 Final Four run from beginning to end and has worked at NBC Sports Chicago. Follow Nick on Twitter @NickSchultz_7.