Illinois Stuns UAB with Big Plays | Illinois Fighting Illini Football News

Illinois stunned UAB 42-23 in a gritty, high-stakes opener, fueled by explosive plays and defensive resilience. Katin Houser shined with three TD passes and a rushing score, while Calil Valentine’s 51-yard TD run and Mac Resetich’s 65-yard punt return ignited the offense. Despite giving up over 41 minutes of possession, Illinois’ defense held firm, forcing key stops and field goals to seal the win. With momentum building under new leadership, they now turn their focus to Duke next Saturday — ready to build on this electrifying start. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb5e421dbf0ebf5a