VIDEO: Illinois Shocks Wisconsin for Upset of the Year With 39-Yard Field Goal as Time Expires
By Parker White
The undefeated Wisconsin Badgers appeared to be a legit title contender, but they self-destructed down the stretch against an inferior Illinois team, who entered the game as massive underdogs. Illinois shocked the college football world with the upset of the year, as kicker James McCourt belted a 39-yard field goal as time expired to take a 24-23 lead.
DOWN GOES NO. 6 WISCONSIN!
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 19, 2019
The first time the Badgers trail all year comes at the hands of @IlliniFootball.
James McCourt wins it: pic.twitter.com/r4WwNMWe0h
No question there. That field goal was a no-doubter.
Wisconsin had a full grasp on this game, leading by nine with 9:46 left in the fourth quarter. However, the Badgers turned the ball over in their final two possessions, which the Fighting Illini capitalized on with a touchdown and game-winning field goal.
This year felt so different for Wisconsin, but I guess we should've expected this sort of meltdown.