Game Wrap and Reaction: Week 11

Game Wrap and Reaction: Week 11

Opponent: Illinois Fighting Illini

Location: Saturday November 9th  /3:30pm/ Memorial Stadium/ (Bloomington, Indiana

Why They Played:  The Hoosiers and the Illini meet for the 71st time in their history in a Leaders Division match-up. 

What The Game Meant:

Indiana was trying to erase the memory of a tough loss last week against Minnesota and keep their slim bowl hopes alive.  Illinois was trying to end a 18-game Big Ten losing streak    

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2013 Preview: Week 11: Illinois Fighting Illini

2013 Preview: Week 11: Illinois Fighting Illini

For the first time since non-conference play we are breaking down a game that should basically be a lock for the Hoosiers heading into the season. The Illini were an abomination last season, going winless in Big Ten play. Head Coach Tim Beckman is already on the hot seat in Champaign, which led to changes throughout the coaching staff during the offseason.

The history of this series is not quite as rosy for the Hoosiers however. These two programs have met on the gridiron 70 total times dating all the way back to 1899. However, of late the matchup has been a dead heat as the two teams have split the last ten meetings.

Find out more about this years match-up against the Illini after the jump! 

 

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Throwback Thursday: Week 9: Illinois Fighting Illini

Throwback Thursday: Week 9: Illinois Fighting Illini

Welcome back as we finally have another win to review in our Throwback Series.  This is one of the weirder games when it comes to breaking down the statistics.  Illinois lead in almost every major category, yet lost the game by 14 points.  This was a crazy game filled with lots of twists and turns as the Hoosiers pulled their starting quarterback in favor of a true freshman in the first quarter and led the Hoosier comeback.

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