Cal @ Illinois

Network: ESPN+
Announcers: Wayne Larrivee, Randy Wright
Format: DVD (3 disks)
Quality: 9.0 (Converted Directv SLP/VHS Master)
Notes: Commercials edited out... Includes halftime... A little bit of video vibration in first couple minutes.

Game Notes

Bears get the big plays and big game to beat the Illini 31-24.

Vincent Strang's 68-yard punt return for a score gives Cal a 21-7 lead late in the 1st half. The Bears extend it to 31-14 in the 3rd quarter and then hold off Illinois' rally attempt.

Geoff McArthur catches 10 passes for 155 yards and 1 TD to pace the Bears' offense. Illinois counters with Jon Beutjer, who throws for 430 yards and 3 TDs, with Ibrahim Halsey catching 7 passes for 93 yards and 2 TDs while running for 51 yards. Kelvin Hayden catches 11 for 158 yards and 1 TD for the Illini.