Minnesota Rallies to Defeat No. 24 Illinois 25–17 for the Golden Gophers’ 4th Straight Win

Minnesota Rallies to Defeat No. 24 Illinois 25–17 for the Golden Gophers’ 4th Straight Win
Minnesota quarterback Max Brosmer passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. Charles Rex Arbogast/AP Photo
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill.—Max Brosmer threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Geers and Dragan Kesich kicked his fourth field goal of the game in the final five minutes, rallying Minnesota to a 25–17 victory over No. 24 Illinois on Saturday.

It was the fourth consecutive win for Minnesota (6–3, 4–2 Big Ten), while Illinois (6–3, 3–3) dropped its second straight.