Illinois 34, USC 32 Postgame

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chiefini
spotter said:
What an exciting victory! Much needed. First thought when USC scored to take the lead with 1:55 left was, "They scored too soon." As upset as I was that Illinois coughed up the lead, I just had a good feeling that they'd come back and win it.

Amazing day.
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@spotter Me, too. This is what I texted my husband right after USC scored their last TD: “Ok. So move it down the field for Olano to kick the winning field goal…” I’m still estactic I was correct and our Illini won this game.

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#257      
Navy_illini
The IU game is tough to gauge. We had no secondary and we have never played a road night game like that before

The fact we rebounded show why BB is a good coach and Luke is a good leader. Team came to play at every position
 
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OrangeAndBlueBlooded
Dan said:
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RabidDawgClassic said:
I think there were four time expiring game winning field goals. Illinois also beat Michigan State in 1980 as time expired, 20-17.

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RabidDawgClassic said:
Come to think of it, this is waaaaay off. Chris White beat Ohio State in 1985 as time expired.
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We weren't trailing vs Michigan St, and there were 4 seconds left when Chris White hit the game winner vs OSU.

Edit: Notice you already addressed the trailing part.
 
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#261      
uofi7477
Some Illini staffer needs to coach Luke to stand still during interviews, and not show his nervousness. This skill will be much utilized in his future. He speaks very well so he has the hard part down!
 
#263      
TooHot4Tots
Good bounce back…..however this D is brutal. Is depth that bad? Sac up and unleash Jacas. Shouldve handled business but turnovers and bad D just prevented that
 
#269      
therealmiket86
Indy Illini Fan said:
Good teams find a way to win … Gritty win …

OL much improved … Offense looked good … Ball security is the drill of the week …

Defense … Work to be done … A lot of it … Tackling is the drill of the week …

Few hours to enjoy this and onto the next opportunity …

Enjoy the afternoon ladies & gents …

Much needed after that …

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Know the situation, have 2 hands on the ball in the red zone. You can not fumble!
 
#271      
TentakilRex
RML said:
I think storming the field here was appropriate bc of the WAY we won the game (come back, last second field goal), and the fact that it was against a ranked big name opponent.
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#274      
Dkayak
WeWillWhen said:
I don’t get the negativity in this thread. That was a hugely entertaining college football game, won by the beloved. The offense looked GREAT, and it would have been a comfortable win without the two fumbles. Defense had some good and bad moments, but c’mon, guys, USC has one of the top offenses in the nation, so of course they were going to get some. Defense should look a lot more stout against Purdue, NW, Rutgers. Go Illini.
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That’s exactly what a gutsy win in competitive game looks like. I’ll take it every time vs the penalty-riddled games of old. How soon we forget.
 
#275      
Mr. Roberts
The Mike Bass FG split the uprights just as my roommate and I pulled into the church for his wedding.
 
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