CHAMPAIGN, Illinois — Kansas football matched up against Illinois on Saturday in another non-conference matchup, but weren’t able to leave with a win.
The No. 20 Jayhawks (1-1) suffered a 23-17 defeat against the Fighting Illini (2-0). Although Kansas enjoyed success at times over the course of the contest, it also got in its own way when it came to turnovers. Redshirt junior quarterback Jalon Daniels threw three interceptions, allowing Illinois to take the time it needed to overcome its own issues offensively.
Kansas will return home and start to prepare for a game against UNLV. That’ll be the Jayhawks’ last game in non-conference play before the Big 12 Conference slate begins. Kansas is still a contender, but it certainly learned it has a lot of room for growth still.
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Here’s what happened:
FINAL: Illinois 23, Kansas 17
It’s a 23-17 lead for Illinois now with 0:58 left in the fourth quarter. The Fighting Illini connected on a 43-yard field goal. The drive took 6:46 off of the clock and went 42 yards in 15 plays.
Illinois scores its 1st offensive touchdown of the game to take a lead
Illinois running back Kaden Feagin scored from one yard out to give the Fighting Illini the lead. After the extra point, Illinois is up 20-17 with 9:34 left in the fourth quarter. The drive went 80 yards in eight plays and took 3:54 off of the clock.
END 3Q: Kansas 17, Illinois 13
Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels just threw another touchdown pass, this one from 13 yards out to wide receiver Lawrence Arnold. After the extra point, the Jayhawks lead 17-13 with 4:57 left in he third quarter. The drive lasted 8:17 and went 81 yards in 14 plays.
HALFTIME: Illinois 13, Kansas 10
Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels has thrown another interception, and this one was returned for a touchdown. After the extra point, Illinois leads 13-10 with 0:36 left in the second quarter. Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott had the pick and took it back 28 yards.
Illinois added a field goal with less than two minutes left before halftime to cut Kansas’ lead to 10-6. The field goal attempt was from 50 yards out. The drive took 2:27 off of the clock and went 43 yards in seven plays.
Kansas went 81 yards in seven plays, while taking 3:05 off of the clock, to score its first touchdown of the day. Quarterback Jalon Daniels found wide receiver Luke Grimm for a three-yard touchdown pass. After the extra point, the Jayhawks lead 10-3 with 3:32 left in the second quarter.
Kansas forces a turnover, but fails to capitalize
A big hit from linebacker Cornell Wheeler forced a fumble, and defensive end Jereme Robinson recovered it to give Kansas an important turnover. Illinois was threatening another quality drive, but this gave the Jayhawks great field position. Kansas started at the 40 yard line of Illinois with 10:11 left in the second quarter, with the score tied 3-3.
About a couple minutes later, Kansas’ drive ended without any points. The Jayhawks got just outside the 30 yard line before a fourth-down attempt failed. Illinois took over with 8:20 left in the second quarter at its own 31 yard line, and the score still tied 3-3.
The score is all tied up again, this time at 3-3. Kansas saw kicker Tabor Allen connect on a 29-yard field goal with 12:39 left in the second quarter to end a 10-play, 64-yard drive that took 5:56 off of the clock. The Jayhawks had scored a touchdown earlier on the drive, but the play was called back due to a penalty.
Illinois probably should have had a touchdown, but a dropped pass just outside the end zone forced the Fighting Illini to settle for a 23-yard field goal. As a result, Illinois leads 3-0 with 3:35 left in the first quarter. The drive took 7:31 off of the clock and went 62 yards in 14 plays.
Kansas football looked to be moving the ball well on its first drive offensively, especially on the ground. But after crossing midfield, quarterback Jalon Daniels threw an interception on a pass intended for wide receiver Luke Grimm. Illinois takes over at its own 33 yard line with 11:10 left in the first quarter.
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Kansas football against Illinois will be broadcast nationally on FS1. Alex Faust and Robert Smith will be on the call for the game at Memorial Stadium. Streaming options for the matchup include Fubo.
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Jordan Guskey covers the University of Kansas Athletics at The Topeka Capital-Journal. He is the National Sports Media Association’s sportswriter of the year for the state of Kansas for 2022. Contact him at [email protected] or on Twitter at @JordanGuskey.
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