CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Chad Ryland booted a 24-yard field goal as time expired to give Eastern Michigan a 34-31 win over Illinois on Saturday.
It was the Eagles’ third win over a Big Ten team, following victories against Rutgers in 2017 and Purdue in 2018.
Mike Glass was 23 of 36 for 316 yards and three touchdowns to lead EMU (2-1). Jarius Grissom rushed three times for 52 yards, while Willie Parker had 23 yards on 11 carries and a touchdown.
Brandon Peters, the transfer from Michigan, was 22 of 37 for 297 yards passing, two touchdowns and an interception for Illinois (2-1).