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Garbers' big day leads Cal past Illinois in Redbox Bowl

Illinois bid for the program's first bowl win since 2011 came up short in California.

Credit: AP

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)

Chase Garbers threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score, leading California to a 35-20 win over Illinois in the Redbox Bowl.

Christopher Brown Jr. ran for 120 yards on 20 carries, and Makai Polk caught five passes for season-high 105 yards as Cal (8-5) won its first bowl game since 2015.

Illinois finishes 6-7 on the season, where they made their first bowl game since 2014.

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