CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Wisconsin has relied all season on star freshman running back Jonathan Taylor to provide the winning edge. Taylor entered the game averaging 158.6 yards rushing, but only had 73 before leaving the game in the second quarter. Without Taylor to contend with, the Illinois defence held its own, keeping the score at 17-3 until the fourth quarter. TARGETING PENALTIESLinebacker James Knight was ejected in the second quarter for targeting. BANGED-UP BACKFIELDAfter starting two consecutive games, Illinois RB Ra’Von Bonner did not suit up against Wisconsin due to a concussion.

Source: National Post October 28, 2017 20:41 UTC