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Recap: Illinois 35, Gophers 32

Last update: November 7, 2009 - 11:19 PM

OFFENSIVE MVP

Jacob Charest, Illinois

The backup quarterback entered the game after Juice Williams was injured in the first quarter and led his team on three TD drives, completing 10 of 19 passes for 185 yards and a touchdowns. He was not sacked and did not throw an interception.

DEFENSIVE MVP

Clay Nurse, Illinois

The defensive end had four of Illinois' seven sacks of Gophers quarterback Adam Weber. He finished with seven tackles.

BY THE NUMBERS

7

Times, in 10 games, in which the Gophers opponent has converted better than half of its third downs. Illinois was 9-for-17.

7

Times Weber was sacked, the most of his career.

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