Minnesota wide receiver Elijah Spencer (11) dives for a pass in the end zone as Rutgers defensive back Bo Mascoe (3) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. The pass was incomplete and Rutgers won, 26-19. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)

Illinois running back Josh McCray, left, celebrates with quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) after McCray scored a touchdown against Michigan State, during the second half in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Illinois linebacker Kenenna Odeluga (39) reacts after sacking Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles during the second half in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Illinois running back Josh McCray (6) celebrates after he scored a touchdown against Michigan State during the second half in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) has an emotional moment with head coach Greg Schiano after the Scarlet Knights beat Minnesota 26-19 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. Kaliakmanis transferred from Minnesota to play at Rutgers this season. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)

Rutgers running back Ja'shon Benjamin (20) runs by Minnesota linebacker Devon Williams (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)

Illinois head coach Brett Bielema looks on during the second half in an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Rutgers wide receiver Ian Strong (9) catches a pass for a 65-yard gain during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)