Brown’s 180 yards, defense carry No. 24 Illini past Gophers


              Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck blows a bubble as he watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
            
              Illinois place kicker Fabrizio Pinton kicks a field goal off the hold of Hugh Robertson near the end of the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
            
              Illinois head coach Bret Bielema gestures on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
            
              Illinois players run onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
            
              Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) and defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr. celebrate the team's 26-14 win over Minnesota after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 26-14. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
            
              Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) and tight end Luke Ford celebrate the team's 26-14 win over Minnesota after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
            
              Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck, right, congratulates Illinois head coach Bret Bielema after Illinois' 26-14 win an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
            
              Illinois running back Chase Brown is tackled by Minnesota defensive back Beanie Bishop during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
            
              Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan is transported to the locker room after being injured in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
            
              Illinois running back Chase Brown carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Brown’s 180 yards, defense carry No. 24 Illini past Gophers