SB Nation Chicago - Indiana vs. Illinois: Fighting Illini fall to Hoosiers, 31-17https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2012-10-28T09:56:26-05:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/33105112012-10-28T09:56:26-05:002012-10-28T09:56:26-05:00Illinois still winless
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<p>Illinois still winless in Big Ten after home loss to Indiana Saturday.</p> <p>The <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/illinois-fighting-illini" class="sbn-auto-link">Illinois Fighting Illini</a> are one of two winless teams in the Big Ten after Saturday's home loss to the the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/indiana-hoosiers" class="sbn-auto-link">Indiana Hoosiers</a>. Both Illinois and Indiana came into the game at 2-5 overall and 0-3 in the Big Ten. Now Illinois and Purdue are alone as the Big Ten's only winless squads, both at 0-4.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thechampaignroom.com/2012/10/27/3563684/quick-recap-indiana-31-illinois-17">Illinois blog The Champaign Room expressed</a> disappointment not only about the game itself, but the way the season has gone:</p>
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<p>And then, on October 27th, the Fighting Illini lost to the Indiana Hoosiers. At home. Welcome to the nadir of the season.</p>
<p>Coming into this game, the Hoosiers' defense had only recorded twelve sacks all season. They managed seven today. Seven. Remember when the OL was a strength of the team? Now it looks like me standing outside the bar on a cold night. "Oh, you need to get by? Go ahead, I'm not that cold."</p>
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<p>Things don't get easier as the Illini face undefeated Ohio State next week. They should, however, have two good chances at home to get a win against 1-3 Minnesota and winless Purdue before closing the season on the road at Northwestern.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/illinois-fighting-illini/2012/10/28/3566354/indiana-vs-illinois-recap-reactionPatrick Hayes2012-10-27T14:33:05-05:002012-10-27T14:33:05-05:00Illinois dropped at home by Indiana, 31-17
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<p>Indiana came away with its first Big Ten victory of the season with a 31-17 win against Illinois. </p> <p>Indiana defeated Illinois in Saturday's matchup, 31-17 after trailing earlier in the game. The Illini had led 14-7 in the second quarter before the Hoosiers went on a 24-3 run to claim the win.</p>
<p>This is Indiana's first Big Ten win, while Illinois still has yet to record a conference victory.</p>
<p>Nate Sudfeld's 17-yard to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134738/shane-wynn">Shane Wynn</a> for the final score of the game and only points of the fourth quarter. That was Sudfield's second touchdown pass of the game after coming in for <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159269/cameron-coffman">Cameron Coffman</a>, who threw an interception in the first quarter.</p>
<p>Before Wynn's touchdown, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134741/stephen-houston">Stephen Houston</a> scored the previous three for Indiana. Illinois' touchdowns came in the first and second quarters, while the Illini converted on a field goal in the third quarter.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134625/donovonn-young">Donovonn Young</a> led Illinois in the ground game with 21 rushes for 124 yards.</p>
<p><b>Box Score Hero: </b>Sudfeld completed 10 of 15 pass attempts for 107 yards and two touchdowns<b>. </b></p>
<p><b>Rankings Ramifications: </b>Neither of the teams were ranked going into the game.</p>
<p><b>But Did They Cover? </b>This was an upset, since Illinois <a href="http://www.oddsshark.com/ncaaf/odds">was picked</a> to win by two points.</p>
<p><b>For More On This Game: </b><i>Visit <a href="http://www.crimsonquarry.com/">The Crimson Quarry</a> for more on the Hoosiers </i></p>
<p><b>Next Week's Schedule: </b>Iowa vs. Indiana -- Illinois vs. Ohio State</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/illinois-fighting-illini/2012/10/27/3563652/illinois-vs-indiana-final-score-recapBrandon Scott2012-10-27T13:27:38-05:002012-10-27T13:27:38-05:00Hoosiers lead Illini after 3rd quarter, 24-17
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<p>The <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/indiana-hoosiers" class="sbn-auto-link">Indiana Hoosiers</a> lead the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/illinois-fighting-illini" class="sbn-auto-link">Illinois Fighting Illini</a> after three quarters on Saturday, 24-17</p>
<p>Indiana kicker <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/76395/mitch-ewald" class="sbn-auto-link">Mitch Ewald</a> connected on a 28-yard field goal in the third quarter to extend the Hoosiers lead to 10 points. Then, Illinois kicker Tayler Zalewski answered with a 20-yard field goal. At halftime, Indiana led by a touchdown after <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134741/stephen-houston" class="sbn-auto-link">Stephen Houston</a> reached the end zone for the third time on Saturday.</p>
<p>Illinois was up at one point in the first half before 17 unanswered points propelled the Hoosiers into the lead.</p>
<p>So far, Illinois is dominating the run game, while Indiana is having more success through the air, despite Cameron Coffman's first quarter interception. Nate Sudfield has stepped in at quarterback for the Hoosiers and completed nine of his 12 pass attempts for 90 yards and a touchdown.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134625/donovonn-young" class="sbn-auto-link">Donovonn Young</a> has run the ball strong for Illinois, netting 116 yards on 19 carries. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75932/nathan-scheelhaase" class="sbn-auto-link">Nathan Scheelhaase</a> has completed 10-of-15 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2012/10/27/3563486/illinois-vs-indiana-game-score-updateBrandon Scott2012-10-27T12:32:23-05:002012-10-27T12:32:23-05:00Hoosiers lead Illini at halftime, 21-14
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<p>Illinois and Indiana traded scores in the first half of Saturday's game until Indiana pulled away with a 21-14 halftime lead. Hoosiers running back <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134741/stephen-houston" class="sbn-auto-link">Stephen Houston</a> has all three of Indiana's touchdown, and his 7-yard run gave Indiana the halftime advantage.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75932/nathan-scheelhaase" class="sbn-auto-link">Nathan Scheelhaase</a> rushed for a five yard touchdown that capped an eight-play, 55-yard drive to start the second quarter. It only took the Hoosiers six plays in two minutes to come back and score on the Illinois defense. Nate Sudfield hit Stephen Houston for a 10-yard touchdown and Houston's second trip to the end zone of the game.</p>
<p>The teams were tied, 7-7, after the first quarter. Scheelhaase found <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/48930/eddie-viliunas" class="sbn-auto-link">Eddie Viliunas</a> for a short touchdown toss, and Houston ran for a two-yard score while the extra point evened the score. Back-to-back touchdowns in the second quarter put the Hoosiers up.</p>
<p>Illinois and Indiana are both 2-5 overall this season and still without a win in Big Ten action.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2012/10/27/3563244/illinois-vs-indiana-game-score-updateBrandon Scott2012-10-27T11:41:42-05:002012-10-27T11:41:42-05:00 Illini, Hoosiers tied after 1st quarter
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<p>Illinois and Indiana are tied, 7-7, after the first quarter of Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium.</p>
<p>The Fighting Illini marched down the field on a nine-play, 73-yard touchdown drive that ended with a short pass from <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75932/nathan-scheelhaase" class="sbn-auto-link">Nathan Scheelhaase</a> to <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/48930/eddie-viliunas" class="sbn-auto-link">Eddie Viliunas</a>, which gave Illinois the first lead of the game. Earlier in the drive, Scheelhaase connected with <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113682/darius-millines" class="sbn-auto-link">Darius Millines</a> on passes of 28 and 15 yards to help put the Illini into the red zone. Scheelhaase also had a 14-yard run on that possession.</p>
<p>But the Hoosiers responded with an almost identical nine-play, 75-yard touchdown drive of their own. Indiana running back <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134741/stephen-houston" class="sbn-auto-link">Stephen Houston</a> rushed two yards for the score.</p>
<p>Indiana regained possession after an Illinois' punt, but quarterback <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159269/cameron-coffman" class="sbn-auto-link">Cameron Coffman</a> threw an interception. The Illini, however, were unable to take advantage of the turnover and punted again.</p>
<p>Both teams, each with a 2-5 overall record, have struggled this season and are still looking for their first Big Ten victory of the year.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2012/10/27/3563080/illinois-vs-indiana-game-score-updateBrandon Scott2012-10-27T07:01:58-05:002012-10-27T07:01:58-05:00Illini, Hoosiers both looking for first B10 win
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<p>Illinois, Indiana both looking for first Big Ten win of the season Saturday.</p> <p>Coming off a bye week last week, the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/illinois-fighting-illini" class="sbn-auto-link">Illinois Fighting Illini</a> host the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/indiana-hoosiers" class="sbn-auto-link">Indiana Hoosiers</a> at 11 a.m. CT Saturday on the Big Ten Network with both teams looking for their first Big Ten win of the season.</p>
<p>Illinois is 2-5 overall and 0-3 in the Big Ten. The team is led by two quarterbacks, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75932/nathan-scheelhaase" class="sbn-auto-link">Nathan Scheelhaase</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/77176/riley-o-toole" class="sbn-auto-link">Riley O'Toole</a>, who have combined to throw for 1,202 yards and nine touchdowns with eight interceptions this season. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134625/donovonn-young" class="sbn-auto-link">Donovonn Young</a> leads the ground attack with 276 yards and two touchdowns and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113683/ryan-lankford" class="sbn-auto-link">Ryan Lankford</a> has caught 26 passes for 366 yards and five touchdowns.</p>
<p>Indiana comes into the game with the same records as the Illini — 2-5 overall and 0-3 in Big Ten play. The Hoosiers are led by <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159269/cameron-coffman" class="sbn-auto-link">Cameron Coffman</a>, who has passed for 1,320 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions this season. Running back <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134741/stephen-houston" class="sbn-auto-link">Stephen Houston</a> has 450 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.</p>
<p>Illinois won last year's game 41-20. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/odds">The Illini are favored by 1.5 points Saturday</a>.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/illinois-fighting-illini/2012/10/27/3557302/illinois-indiana-2012-game-time-schedule-oddsPatrick Hayes2012-10-23T22:34:22-05:002012-10-23T22:34:22-05:00Indiana vs. Illinois: Battle for first Big Ten win
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<p>Illinois comes off of a bye ready to earn their first win in conference play.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/illinois-fighting-illini">Illinois Fighting Illini</a> (2-5, 0-3) return from an week off with a chance to win their first Big Ten game when they host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/indiana-hoosiers">Indiana Hoosiers</a> (2-5, 0-3) on Saturday.</p>
<p>Illinois hopes to move past the 45-0 drubbing at the hands of Michigan of their last game Oct. 13th. The Illini have given up more than 40 points in three of their five losses this season, but the offense hasn't helped much heading into Saturday's game ranked last in points and yards per game among Big Ten teams.</p>
<p>The Hoosiers have been knocking on the door of victory the past few weeks but just haven't been able to close out a win. Four of Indiana's five losses this season were by less than a touchdown including a 52-49 loss to No. 8 Ohio State two weeks ago and a 31-30 loss to Navy last week after giving up a late touchdown.</p>
<p>Sophomore quarter back <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159269/cameron-coffman">Cameron Coffman</a> leads the Indiana offense, keeping the points piling up for the Hoosiers after losing dynamic quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/143137/tre-roberson">Tre Roberson</a> earlier in the season. The Hoosiers' offense ranks third in the Big Ten in points per game and second in yards per game while the defense is last in the conference in both categories.</p>
<p>The game is scheduled to kick off at 11:00 a.m. CT and will be televised on the Big Ten Network.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/illinois-fighting-illini/2012/10/23/3546376/indiana-vs-illinois-football-2012Tom Lewis