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USC Falls 34-32 to Fighting Illini - Recap
Luke Altmyer threw for 328 yards to lead the Fighting Illini over USC 34-32 on Saturday in Week 5 action at Gies Memorial Stadium.
Illinois was an underdog by +7.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 61.5.
Luke Altmyer completed 20 of 26 pass attempts for 328 yards for the Fighting Illini in the win.
Waymond Jordan rushed for 94 yards for USC, while Husan Longstreet added 16 yards. Jayden Maiava threw for 364 yards for the Trojans, while receivers Makai Lemon and Lake McRee had 151 and 59 yards respectively.
Illinois outgained USC 502-490 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 29-25 by the Trojans.
The time of possession battle favored USC as their offense was on the field for 32:34, longer than the 27:26 of their opponents.
Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Purdue. USC will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Michigan.