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Juice Williams after win over No. 1 Ohio State - Nov. 10, 2007

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10 Years Ago: Illini Slay #1 Ohio State in Columbus

One of biggest wins in Illini football history came on Nov. 10, 2007

Football

10 Years Ago: Illini Slay #1 Ohio State in Columbus

One of biggest wins in Illini football history came on Nov. 10, 2007

Friday marks the 10-year anniversary of the 2007 win at No. 1 Ohio State on Nov. 10, 2007. 

Juice Williams provided the big plays on the ground and through the air, spurring the Illini to a stunning 28-21 victory over the top-ranked Buckeyes. 

Marcus Thomas' interception gave Illinois the ball with 8:09 left at its own 24. And Ohio State would never get it back.

The Illini lined up to punt on a fourth-and-inches at their own 34 with 6:53 left while grasping a 28-21 lead, but Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel called timeout and Zook reconsidered after being prodded by his quarterback.

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