Illinois defeats Maryland 20-17 in final play

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Ethan Moczulski kicked a 26-yard field goal on the final play to secure a 20-17 victory for Illinois over Maryland. The Illini took their first lead in the fourth quarter on a 64-yard touchdown run by Javari Barnett. Maryland, playing under interim coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim, had tied the game with a field goal but could not stop the final Illinois drive. Quarterback Malik Washington and running back DeJuan Williams both scored touchdowns for the Terps, who have now lost six straight games.

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