Oct. 6, 2001

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1. With 168 yards receiving, Illinois sophomore Brandon Lloyd recorded his third 100-yard game of the season. The last Illini receiver to top the century mark three times was Shawn Wax in 1990.

2. John Gockman's 51-yard field goal was the first attempt of his Illini career. It was also the first 50+ field goal made since Neil Rackers hit two 50-yarders in 1999. The last time an Illini kicker connected for 51 yards was in 1995 when Bret Scheuplein hit one against Wisconsin.

3. Brandon Lloyd's two touchdown catches today were the first of his career in Memorial Stadium. His two TD's in 1999 were caught at Ohio State and Louisville and he caught two this season at Cal.

4. With its 25-14 win this afternoon, Illinois improved to 4-1 for the first time since 1991.

5. With 65 yards rushing this afternoon, Illinois fullback Carey Davis rushed for a career high on a career-high 12 carries. His previous highs were 38 yards and five carries, both set against Louisville earlier this year.

6. Mike Hall's fourth-quarter interception was the first of his Illinois career.

7. With two deflected passes this afternoon, Eugene Wilson continued his streak of consecutive games with at least one pass broken up. Wilson has now broken up a pass in eight-straight games.