It was the number 4s. On both sides of the ball.
Don’t know how this hasn’t been mentioned yet. #Illinois had their 4th win and number 4 shined on both offense and defense.
It’s poetic.
Photo credit: @TCRBrad pic.twitter.com/Cb4OjGpQUx— Mihir Chavan (@MihirChavan_) November 5, 2023Nobody even knew that John Paddock came on the field, even on his first pass, the announcers thought it was Luke Altmyer still under center.
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With all the talk of sneaky replacements last week, Illinois executed this to perfection.