Illinois Fighting Illini
 Illinois Fighting Illini
3-6 (2-5), 9th Big Ten
Defensive TD sparks Illinois past Minnesota 35-32
Defensive TD sparks Illinois past Minnesota 35-32
JON KRAWCZYNSKI,
Nov 7, 2009
Terry Hawthorne returned an interception for a touchdown and Clay Nurse had four of Illinois' seven sacks to lead the Illini to a 35-32 victory over Minnesota on Saturday. Jacob Charest threw for 185 yards and a touchdown after replacing Juice Williams, who left in the first quarter with an injured left ankle. ...More |
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Illinois Team Report
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Illinois Team Report Nov 4, 2009
In years past, Illinois coach Ron Zook employed the 24-hour rule when the Illini won. Players had 24 hours to revel in their victory before casting it aside and preparing for the next challenge.
But this season, which has been one frustrating week after another, calls for different measures. After Illinois snapped a seven-game Big Ten losing streak with its 38-13 victory over Michigan on Saturday, Zook allowed his guys to celebrate until they hit the practice field late Monday afternoon to start prepping for this week's visit to Minnesota.
"I wanted them to enjoy what happened," Zook said. "I think sometimes what happens after a win is you put it to bed so early and go on to the next game, you don't really get to enjoy it. ...More |
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Scores & Schedule - All postseason broadcasts are subject to availability |
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Date |
Opponent |
Time/Result |
Audio/Video |
| | Sat, Sep 5 |
Missouri |
L 9-37 |
-- | | | Sat, Sep 12 |
Illinois State |
W 45-17 |
-- | | | Sat, Sep 26 |
at (13) Ohio State |
L 0-30 |
-- | | | Sat, Oct 3 |
(15) Penn State |
L 17-35 |
-- | | | Sat, Oct 10 |
Michigan State |
L 14-24 |
-- | | | Sat, Oct 17 |
at Indiana |
L 14-27 |
-- | | | Sat, Oct 24 |
at Purdue |
L 14-24 |
-- | | | Sat, Oct 31 |
Michigan |
W 38-13 |
-- | | | Sat, Nov 7 |
at Minnesota |
W 35-32 |
-- | | | Sat, Nov 14 |
Northwestern |
12:00 pm |
-- | | | Fri, Nov 27 |
at (4) Cincinnati |
TBA |
-- | | | Sat, Dec 5 |
Fresno State |
12:30 pm |
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| Team Stats |
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TDs |
Yds |
PassYds |
RushYds |
| Offense | 20 |
371.6 |
174.1 |
197.5 |
| Defense | 23 |
411.0 |
234.8 |
176.3 |
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