Nov. 3, 2001

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Illinois is now 7-1 for the first time since 1989. The win is the 21st in senior Kurt Kittner's career.

The win is Illinois' third comeback win this season. (Trailing by seven to Wisconsin and three to Northern Illinois)

Bobby Jackson's interception return for a touchdown is Illinois' second of the season and second of his career. The 83-yard return was the 9th longest in school history.

Kurt Kittner improves to second on the Illinois all-time passing yardage list and seventh on the Big Ten career list. His performance today is his sixth 300-yard game.

Brandon Lloyd recorded his fifth 100-yard game. The last time an Illinois receiver had 100 or more yards in five games was in 1985 when David Williams recorded six.

Christian Morton's interception return for a touchdown is the second of the season for the cornerback. He ties a school record for touchdowns in a season. It was also the 17th longest in school history.

Illinois has now defeated two nationally-ranked opponents this season. The last time an Illinois team beat two ranked teams in a season was in 1999. (No. 9 Michigan and No. 25 Ohio State)