CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Luke Altmyer threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns to Hudson Clement and rushed for 62 yards Saturday as Illinois defeated Maryland 24-6, handing the Terrapins their sixth straight loss.

Clement caught three passes for 72 yards for the Illini (7-3, 4-3 Big Ten). Kaden Feagin rushed for 81 yards and a TD and Ca'Lil Valentine ran for 64 yards.

“I preached all week about us having to play complementary football with offense, defense and the kicking game," said Illinois coach Bret Bielema.

“The game wasn’t pretty, but we did enough good things to win. Our offensive line’s play was inspiring. Ka'Lil and Kaden continue to take steps forward.”

Malik Washington was 25 of 46 through the air for 238 yards for Maryland (4-6, 1-6), which won its first four games this season

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