It took every ounce of blood, sweat, and tears for Illinois to win the Music City Bowl versus Tennessee. It felt like the Fighting Illini were just one step ahead all night, as Josh Heupel and the Vols could never reclaim the lead. That was until a 95-yard kick return by Joakim Dodson put the Vols up 28-27 with 4:58 left to go in the game.
On the ensuing drive, Illinois drove it all the way down the field and eventually kneeled the ball down to set up a game-winning 29-yard chip shot kick for David Olano.