2008 Arch Rivalry: similar storyline, same result
August 31, 2008 2:41 PM
#20 Illini go down to #6 Missouri in shootout, 52-42
Yesterday's border battle in the Edward Jones Dome had a familiar ring: lots of yards, lots of points, a big Missouri lead early followed by a late Illinois comeback. In the end, Missouri's 24-pt explosion in the 2nd quarter resulting in a 31-13 halftime lead was much-too-much to overcome despite a splendid aerial show by Juice Williams in the 2nd half.The usual suspects for the Tigers did the most damage. Chase Daniel was solid with 323 yards (26-45-1) and 3 TDs, and Jeremy Maclin had 145 all-purpose yards including a game-changing 99-yd kickoff return.
Juice had a monster day through the air, 451 yards (26-42-2) and 5 TDs. Will Judson and Chris Duvalt each had 2 TD receptions, and Arrelious Benn had 154 all-purpose yards. Juice's 451 yards is 3rd-best on the all-time Illini passing yardage list, and 5 TDs ties him at #2 on the all-time passing TD list. (Source).
- Official stats (19 page pdf).
- There's hope despite result.
- Big Mac gobbles up UI defense.
- Mistakes? Yes, but don't panic.
- Video - Ron Zook | Juice Williams | Arrelious Benn | Will Judson | Brit Miller
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