Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois Fighting Illini

3-6 (2-5), 9th Big Ten

 Last Game
Nov 7, 2009 at Minnesota, W 35-32 
 
 Next Game
Northwestern Wildcats Nov 14, 2009 Northwestern, 12:00 pm 
Last Meeting: Nov 22, 2008, L 10-27 
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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

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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  • Gallik still playing - Nov 4
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  • Easterly talks visits - Nov 3
  • Brown impressed by win - Nov 1
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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 (5) Cincinnati TBA --
 Sat, Dec 5 Fresno State 12:30 pm --
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 Iowa (15) 5-1  9-1 
 Ohio State (10) 5-1  8-2 
 Penn State (19) 4-2  8-2 
 Wisconsin (21) 4-2  7-2 
 Northwestern 3-3  6-4 
 Michigan State 3-3  5-5 
 Purdue 3-3  4-6 
 Minnesota 3-4  5-5 
 Illinois 2-5  3-6 
 Michigan 1-5  5-5 
 Indiana 1-5  4-6 
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EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 31: Dan Persa #7 of the Northwestern Wildcats throws a pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ryan Field on October 31, 2009 in Evanston, Illinois. Penn State defeated Northwestern 34-13. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 31: Evan Royster #22 of the Penn State Nittany Lions runs 69 yards for a touchdown as teammate Graham Zug #5 and Brian Peters #10 of the Northwestern Wildcats follow at Ryan Field on October 31, 2009 in Evanston, Illinois. Penn State defeated Northwestern 34-13. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 31: Daryll Clark #17 of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks for a receiver against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on October 31, 2009 in Evanston, Illinois. Penn State defeated Northwestern 34-13. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 31: Jeravin Matthews #3 of the Northwestern Wildcats drops a kick-off against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ryan Field on October 31, 2009 in Evanston, Illinois. Penn State defeated Northwestern 34-13. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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 Team Stats
  TDs Yds PassYds RushYds
 Offense24 369.3 181.2 188.1
 Defense26 395.4 233.2 162.2