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Illinois Stuns #1 Ohio State

Illini pull off shocking 28-21 win and throw BCS race into turmoil

By Chip Bayers,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 10, 2007 6:45 PM CST
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(Newser) – Illinois went into Ohio Stadium today and stunned the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes 28-21, throwing yet another wrench into a national championship race that has featured one upset after another this season. The Illini rode the arm and legs of sophomore quarterback Juice Williams, as he threw 4 TD passes and led an attack that shredded the previously stout OSU rush defense for 260 yards on the ground.

Meanwhile, the Illini defense did its part, snatching three OSU passes and holding the Buckeyes to a three-and-out on their only possession of the 4th quarter. With Michigan losing at Wisconsin earlier, today marks the first day since 1959 that both the Wolverines and Buckeyes have lost in the weekend before their season-ending matchup—which will again determine the Big Ten champ.

Illinois wide receiver Jacob Willis (83) makes a touchdown reception against Ohio State's Chimdi Chekwa during the first quarter of a college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Illinois wide receiver Jacob Willis (83) makes a touchdown reception against Ohio State's Chimdi Chekwa during the first quarter of a college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Illinois running back Daniel Dufrene (22) runs against Ohio State's Chimdi Chekwa (5) and Malcolm Jenkins (2) during the first quarter of a football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Illinois running back Daniel Dufrene (22) runs against Ohio State's Chimdi Chekwa (5) and Malcolm Jenkins (2) during the first quarter of a football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Illinois head coach Ron Zook breaks up clashes between Illinois and Ohio State players after Illinois upset Ohio State, 28-21, in a college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Illinois head coach Ron Zook breaks up clashes between Illinois and Ohio State players after Illinois upset Ohio State, 28-21, in a college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Illinois' Kevin Mitchell (42) and Sam Carson (43)celebrate with fans after Illinois beat No. 1 Ohio State 28-21 in a college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Illinois' Kevin Mitchell (42) and Sam Carson (43)celebrate with fans after Illinois beat No. 1 Ohio State 28-21 in a college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kiichiro...   (Associated Press)
Illinois' Jeremy Leman (47) and Mike Ware (76) celebrate after Illinois defeated Ohio State 28-21 in a football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Illinois' Jeremy Leman (47) and Mike Ware (76) celebrate after Illinois defeated Ohio State 28-21 in a football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)   (Associated Press)
Ohio State running back Chris Wells (28) jumps over Illinois defensive back Justin Sanders to make a touchdown run during the third quarter of a college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Ohio State running back Chris Wells (28) jumps over Illinois defensive back Justin Sanders to make a touchdown run during the third quarter of a college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Columbus,...   (Associated Press)
Illinois linebacker Antonio Steele (40) celebrates his interception in the end zone with teammate Justin Harrison (32) during the third quarter of a college football game against Ohio State Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Illinois linebacker Antonio Steele (40) celebrates his interception in the end zone with teammate Justin Harrison (32) during the third quarter of a college football game against Ohio State Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State quarterback Todd Boeckman (17) gets sacked by Illinois defensive lineman Will Davis (81) during the second quarter of a college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State quarterback Todd Boeckman (17) gets sacked by Illinois defensive lineman Will Davis (81) during the second quarter of a college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. (AP...   (Associated Press)
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