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Illinois' Hank Beatty Shatters Record with 69-Yard Punt Return
8/30/2025
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- Hank Beatty set a new Illinois record with a 69-yard punt return touchdown in the No. 12 Illini's 52-3 win over Western Illinois on August 29, 2025.
- He totaled 133 yards on four punt returns and 108 receiving yards.
- Quarterback Luke Altmyer contributed three touchdown passes, helping Illinois secure a 31-0 halftime lead.
