Garbers big day leads Cal past Illinois in Redbox Bowl

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) hands off to running back DeShawn Collins (26) against Illinois during the second half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

California tight end Jake Tonges (85) catches a pass against Illinois defensive back Nate Hobbs (8) during the second half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

California wide receiver Nikko Remigio, right, celebrates with Makai Polk (17) after scoring a touchdown against Illinois during the second half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

California tight end Gavin Reinwald (84) celebrates with Ricky Walker III (21) after scoring a touchdown against Illinois during the second half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Illinois head coach Lovie Smith, right, argues a call with a line judge during the second half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game against California, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) scrabbles away from Illinois defensive lineman Ayo Shogbonyo (52) during the first half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar)