This Week in History
On Oct. 22, 1983, Illinois football extended its winning streak to six straight with a 35-21
victory over Purdue. Illini running back Dwight Beverly erupted for 179 rushing yards and scored three touchdowns.
Aroused by a close call victory at Ohio State, Michigan State football roared back on Oct. 22, 1966 for a 41-20 win over Purdue at East Lansing. A Spartan Stadium crowd of 78,014 saw Bob Apisa scored three touchdowns.
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