Swarming defense lifts Illinois over Rutgers 38-10

Illinois defensive lineman Jamal Milan (55) tackles Rutgers quarterback Johnny Langan for a loss during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois defensive back Nate Hobbs (8) returns a Rutgers fumble for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois head coach Lovie Smith looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Rutgers interim head coach Nunzio Campanile looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois running back Dre Brown rushes for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters runs for 54-yards during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Rutgers quarterback Johnny Langan passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters runs for 54-yards as Rutgers defensive back Christian Izien chases during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen (35) tackles Rutgers quarterback Johnny Langan for a loss during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Rutgers wide receiver Mohamed Jabbie (6) scores on a pass while Illinois defensive back Sydney Brown (30) and Nate Hobbs (8) defend as Bo Melton watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois running back Dre Brown (25) scores past Rutgers linebacker Rashawn Battle during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Rutgers defensive back Tim Barrow (4) breaks up a pass in the endzone intended for Illinois tight end Daniel Barker during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)