BLOOMINGTON, Ind. College football is back, and so are the Hoosiers in the Big Ten after a lackluster 2021 season. Indiana defeated Illinois 23-20 in a thrilling season opener that came down to the wire on Friday, Sep. 2 for its first conference win in two seasons.Take a look at 30 photos from inside Memorial Stadium thanks to our partnership with USA Today. You'll see close-up photos from the start of the game to the finish and won' Harry Gilles III Jersey t want to mi s the celebratory photos near the end of the gallery.Mi souri transfer quarterback Connor Bazelak earned the start over redshirt senior Jack Tuttle. The two had been battling it out in fall camp both showcasing excellent playmaker qualities and each taking plenty of reps.In the Friday matchup, Bazelak completed 28 of 52 pa ses for 330 yards, one touchdown and one interception.Scroll to ContinueWide receiver D.J. Matthews Jr., who is coming back from an injury this season, connected with Bazelak for a touchdown in the second quarter while running back Shaun Shivers rushed one yard in the final 23 seconds of the game to secure the winning touchdown.Although he didn't ever reach the end zone, wide receiver Cam Hassan Whiteside Jersey Camper also had a standout game with 11 receptions for 156 yards proving to build strong chemistry with Bazelak from kickoff.Up next, the Hoosiers will host the Idaho Vandals for another night game on Saturday, Sep. 10 at 8 p.m. The following week, Indiana will remain at home and host Western Kentucky. Lance Bryant (92) Beau Robbins (41) Bryant Fitzgerald (31) Cam Camper (6) Connor Bazelak (9) Andison Coby D.J. Matthews D.J. Matthews Tom Allen Lance Bryant Seth Curry Jersey (92) and Cam Jones (4) Malachi Holt-Bennett (19) Cam Camper (6) Cam Camper (6) Charles Campbell (93) and Mike Katic (56) D.J. Matthews Malachi Holt-Bennett and Tom Allen Charles Campbell Aaron Casey Bradley Jennings Jr. (5) Noah Pierre (21) Cam Jones Josh Sanguinetti Emery Simmons Tom Allen D.J. Matthews Shaun Shivers Shaun Shivers and Javon Swinton Tom Allen AJ Barner Cam Jones and D.J. MatthewsRelated stories on Indiana football:BAZELAK LEADS INDIANA ON GAME-WINNING DRIVE In his first game in an Indiana uniform, quarterback Connor Bazelak led the Hoosiers 75 yards down the field, eventually handing the ball to running back Shaun Shivers for a 2- Portland Trail Blazers Jeresy yard touchdown run to give Indiana a 23-20 win over Illinois in their season opener. WHAT TOM ALLEN SAID AFTER INDIANA'S WIN OVER ILLINOISIndiana defeated Illinois 23-20 on Friday night in the Hoosiers' season and home opener at Memorial Stadium. Here's what Tom Allen said after the game in a pre s conference. BAZELAK STARTS AT QUARTERBACK Mi souri transfer Connor Bazelak emerged as the starting quarterback for the Indiana football team ahead of the season opener against Illinois, which begins at 8 p.m. ET on Friday. Bazelak won the job over Jack Harry Giles III Jersey Tuttle. TAILGATE TALES INDIANA VS. ILLINOIS Take a stroll through the Indiana tailgate fields with Hoosiers Now reporter Haley Jordan, who interviews Hoosiers fans about Indiana's home opener versus Illinois.