Caleb Griffin kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired to give Illinois its first Big Ten victory of the season, a 27-24 upset of Maryland.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Caleb Griffin kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired to give Illinois its first Big Ten victory of the season, a 27-24 upset of Maryland on Saturday. Luke Altmyer threw two touchdown passes and then guided the Illini into field-goal range after Maryland’s Jack Howes tied it with a 48-yard kick with 1 minute, 31 seconds remaining. After connecting on the winning field goal, Griffin took off running toward the other end of the field and slid on his stomach in celebration.
Illinois led 24-14 before Maryland’s Antwain Littleton II ran for a 4-yard touchdown as time expired in the third quarter. Maryland led 14-7 in the second quarter when receiver Kaden Prather fumbled the ball away at the Illinois 27. The Illini then drove for the tying touchdown with the help of a couple of big Terrapins penalties. On fourth-and-1 from the 2, Illinois lined up as if to attempt a short field goal, but after Maryland took a timeout, the offense came back on the field.
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