Illinois secured a narrow 20-17 victory over Maryland on Saturday night at SECU Stadium in College Park, with 27,207 fans in attendance. The Fighting Illini held off a late push from the Terrapins in a game that remained competitive until the final moments.
The loss drops Maryland in what proved to be a closely contested matchup. Illinois managed to maintain its lead despite Maryland's efforts to rally in the closing stages. The three-point margin reflected the evenly matched nature of the contest throughout the evening.
