Former quarterback Matt Leinart picked against Illinois and rolled with his alma mater USC football Saturday. That came before he watched his Trojans lose in walk-off fashion to the Illini.

David Olano booted the 41-yard field goal that got Illinois players and fans to rush the field, winning 34-32. Expand Tweet

Leinart sent his apology to the Illini fans he picked against during Fox's Big Noon Kickoff. He took to the social media website X, formerly Twitter, to share this postgame reaction.

“I’m sorry Illinois fans. You all brought it today,” Leinart began. ” I was wrong and I own it. Great team win!!!!!”

And the fans weren't the only thing Illinois related that the Heisman Trophy -winning quarterback addressed.

Matt Leinart praises star QB in USC vs. Illinois

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