ncaaf Game Recap
Roadrunners vs Fighting Illini Final: 37-30 - Recap
Sincere McCormick scampered through the Illinois defense for 117 yards as UTSA handed the Fighting Illini a 37-30 defeat on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
UTSA was the ATS victor, as they covered the +4.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 52.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Sincere McCormick rushed for 117 yards, while Brenden Brady added 67 yards in the win. Zakhari Franklin and Joshua Cephus added 155 and 73 receiving yards respectively.
Reggie Love III rushed for 39 yards for Illinois, while Artur Sitkowski added 33 yards. Artur Sitkowski threw for 266 yards for the Fighting Illini, while receivers Isaiah Williams and Daniel Barker had 101 and 74 yards respectively.
UTSA outgained Illinois 497-412 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 26-24 by the Roadrunners.
The time of possession battle favored UTSA as their offense was on the field for 30:42, longer than the 29:18 of their opponents.
Next game, UTSA takes its act home to face Lamar looking for another win. For Illinois, they head on the road to face Virginia.