OFFENSE: B-
There were lots of first downs (28) and yards (519), but only scoring two field goals in the first half and throwing two fourth-quarter interceptions were back-breakers. Travis Beckum was spectacular again.

DEFENSE: D
Illinois ran more than it passed from its spread offense, but, like earlier opponents, it killed UW by getting to the edge. The Illini had nine plays of 20 or more yards, one more than Michigan State had the week before.

SPECIAL TEAMS: D-
UW kept Illinois freshman Arrelious Benn under control on returns, but that was the only thing it did well. Penalties on the first two returns and a rare shank by punter Ken DeBauche hurt field position early.

OVERALL: C-
The Badgers didn't go down without a fight, but the defense's continued futility against spread offenses and Tyler Donovan's tendency to float an occasional pass caught up with them.