‘C5 is poise amongst all the noise’: Mental Roller Coaster For Caleb Griffin Ends With Game-Winner

On Thursday, Illinois sixth-year kicker Caleb Griffin was attending a funeral of a beloved family member. On Saturday, the Danville native was all smiles after a walk-off 43-yard field goal.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 15, 2023

COLLEGE PARK, Md.— The only temporary numbing agent for the emotional low Caleb Griffin had been feeling all week was the moment that presented itself on Saturday evening . . .

 

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