Jones' kick return lifts No. 18 Iowa past Illinois 33-23
Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) catches a pass ahead of Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) catches a pass ahead of Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Nov. 20, 2021 04:02 PM EST
Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones (16) celebrates with teammate Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) after returning a kickoff 100-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones (16) celebrates with teammate Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) after returning a kickoff 100-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Nov. 20, 2021 03:49 PM EST
Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones runs from Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) during a 72-yard touchdown reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 27-22. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones runs from Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) during a 72-yard touchdown reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 27-22. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Nov. 13, 2021 07:55 PM EST
Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV (10) celebrates with teammate Gavin Williams (25) after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV (10) celebrates with teammate Gavin Williams (25) after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Nov. 20, 2021 03:53 PM EST
Illinois tight end Luke Ford (82) scores on a 13-yard touchdown reception ahead of Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Illinois tight end Luke Ford (82) scores on a 13-yard touchdown reception ahead of Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Nov. 20, 2021 03:51 PM EST
Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla (8) is pushed out of bounds by Illinois linebacker Owen Carney Jr. (99) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla (8) is pushed out of bounds by Illinois linebacker Owen Carney Jr. (99) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Nov. 20, 2021 03:55 PM EST
Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams (1) runs from Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams (1) runs from Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Nov. 20, 2021 03:56 PM EST
Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) is tackled by Iowa defensive back Kaevon Merriweather, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) is tackled by Iowa defensive back Kaevon Merriweather, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Nov. 20, 2021 04:04 PM EST
Iowa linebacker Seth Benson, right, breaks up a pass intended for Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa linebacker Seth Benson, right, breaks up a pass intended for Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Nov. 20, 2021 04:00 PM EST
Iowa linebacker Seth Benson (44) celebrates after breaking up a pass intended for Illinois wide receiver Donny Navarro III (86) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa linebacker Seth Benson (44) celebrates after breaking up a pass intended for Illinois wide receiver Donny Navarro III (86) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Nov. 20, 2021 03:58 PM EST