ILLINOIS

Senior Tim Brasic needs 19 rushing yards in the final two games to break Fred Custardo’s career rushing record for an Illinois quarterback set in 1963-65. After being replaced by freshman Juice Williams as a starter, Brasic sat out five games before returning in the third quarter of last week’s 17-10 loss to Ohio State. He completed 6 of 17 passes for 57 yards, gained 6 yards on a run and directed the touchdown drive that ended with his pitchout to Rashard Mendenhall for a 3-yard scoring run. “Tim came in and gave us a little spark,” coach Ron Zook said. “It is a tribute to Tim the way he has continued to be ready.”