This Week in History
On Oct. 7, 1989, Illini football beat Ohio State, 34-14, at Memorial Stadium on a brand new AstroTurf field. Jason Verduzco came in for an injured Jeff George in the first half and sparkled (9-of-14, 126 yards), but George re-entered play in the second half and led Illinois to 24 second-half points.
On Oct. 8, 1966, three fourth-quarter touchdowns by quarterback Jimmy Raye's Spartan offense led Michigan State past Michigan, 20-7. Bob Apisa ran for 140 yards
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