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Indiana Blasts No. 10 Illinois 63-10 Behind Relentless Defense

Indiana's pass rush set the tone with a season-high seven sacks.

Overview

  • Indiana limited Illinois to 161 total yards and just 2 rushing yards while piling up nearly 600 yards of offense.
  • The Hoosiers registered seven sacks, including five on third down, with Mario Landino and Tyrique Tucker recording two apiece.
  • Curt Cignetti said he expected his defensive front to "whip" Illinois' offensive line and later declared Indiana "broke their will."
  • Illinois coach Bret Bielema said he was at a loss for words after the defeat and that he had never experienced a game like it.
  • Indiana improved to 4-0 and visits Iowa next, while Illinois fell to 3-1 with USC up next as the rout was viewed as a blow to its CFP hopes.