Three takeaways & three stars from Illini's 22-14 loss at No. 4 UCLA
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Key Points:
- Illinois had a chance to take the lead late in the game against No. 4 UCLA but quarterback Katin Houser threw his third interception, helping UCLA secure a 22-14 victory.
- Houser struggled, completing 16 of 34 passes for 176 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Illinois' Hudson Clement left late with a shoulder injury.
- UCLA's defense dominated, recording 11 quarterback hits, 2 sacks, five pass breakups, and three interceptions against Illinois.
- UCLA's Aidan Mizell led with six receptions for 176 yards and a touchdown, and quarterback Ty Dieffenbach threw for 232 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
- The win kept UCLA undefeated at 10-0 overall and 7-0 in the Pac-12, while Illinois fell to 6-4 overall and 4-3 in the Big Ten.
