. >> reporter: the football coach dale caparoso took a special interest in him and changed his path. >> once he put the emphasis on the academics, he was okay. >> you can't play this game without academics. that is something i really had to focus on. >> reporter: the reward was the tough road, allison's collegiate career became at iowa western. a junior college. in 2014, he found a home at illinois. but for all the touchdown catches, allison's biggest accomplishment? a college degree in three years. in saturday's east west touchdown grabs and those scouts did open their eyes. now, his goal draws near. the desire to thank a family for caring. and a mother who begged heifer son to try harder in school. >> i wish mom could be here, but she doesn't have a car right now. that will be the first thing i do for her. then i will get them out of our neighborhood. >> thank you. all right, we'll be right back >> final look at the forecast. >> i didn't grab any on my way in. took you a couple of hours. >> i was trying to get through traffic. didn't get any beads. high clouds, rain free. if you wi