Locke's TD pass caps 18-point fourth-quarter Wisconsin comeback win over Illinois, 25-21 – Winnipeg Free Press
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Remember the name: Braedyn Locke.
The Wisconsin Badgers will host the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes next Saturday.
Devastating loss for the Illini.
Braedyn Locke threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to tackle Nolan Rucci with 27 seconds left Saturday, capping an 18-point fourth-quarter explosion that gave the Wisconsin a stunning 25-21 come-from-behind win over Illinois Saturday. Illinois build a 14-7 lead in the first half at halftime, then added a 12-yard touchdown run in the third quarter by Kaden Feagin for a 21-7 lead going into the fourth quarter. Locke was 21-of-41 passing for 240 yards and two touchdowns in his first start since taking over for the injured Tanner Mordecai.