COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 18: Blake Hayes #14 of the Illinois Fighting Illini gets the punt off as Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes attempts to block the kick during the first quarter on November 18, 2017 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Illinois 52-14. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
The Illinois football team won their second game in a row last Saturday against Nebraska, but it isn’t the quarterback or star athlete who is getting the publicity from the victory.
Up 28-10 entering the second half, Illinois needed to get momentum back their way.