ReliaQuest Bowl 2022 - Illinois vs Mississippi State

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Simeon Price (22) rushes with the ball in the final minutes of the game during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs safety Jalen Green (0) defends the deep pass to targeted receiver Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Isaiah Williams (1) during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr. (88) tries to get the Illinois fans excited during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Justin Robinson (18) celebrates his touchdown reception during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: game day signage is displayed at the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: the Mississippi State Bulldogs team takes the field before the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Decamerion Richardson (3) brings down Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh McCray (0) on a rushing play during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: both sides of the Mississippi State Bulldogs helmet can be seen, the usual logo and the special pirate flag tribute to Mike Leech, during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) launches a deep pass downfield during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Justin Robinson (18) is awarded the MVP trophy and hold up the game trophy following the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: four military jets perform a flyover before the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) makes a pass attempt during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers (2) runs for a first down after being flushed out of the pocket during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) gets upended by Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Tarique Barnes (8) during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Tailon Leitzsey (32) prays before the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Matthew Bailey (2) makes a pas attempt in the first half during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Isaiah Williams (1) rushes with the ball but in front, rather than behind, his blockers during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Lideatrick Griffin (5) celebrates a State touchdown during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: the Mississippi State Bulldogs cheerleaders pose for a photo during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: the Mississippi State Bulldogs cheerleaders pose for a photo during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) rushes for positive yardage in the first half during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) dives forward after being upended during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Justin Robinson (18) runs down the sidelines after missed talk by multiple Illinois Fighting Illini defenders during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

Mississippi State

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Lideatrick Griffin (5) runs after a catch during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Simeon Price (22) rush for a positive gain during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers (2) makes a pass attempt during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers (2) eyes his receiver as they run parallel to each other during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Justin Robinson (18) looks to the stands following his touchdown reception during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Simeon Price (22) tries to fend off a tackle attempt by Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Kendall Smith (7) during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 02 ReliaQuest Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 02: Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Simeon Price (22) rushes with the ball in the final minutes of the game during the ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

Mississippi State

Illinois