This Week in History

On Oct. 29, 1983, a record crowd of 76,127 at Memorial Stadium saw Illinois beat Michigan, 16-6. Jack Trudeau threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns. It was UI's first home-field victory over the Wolverines since 1957.

Led by the rushing attack of Hyland Hickson (187 yards) and Blake Ezor (147 yards, pictured),

Michigan State topped visiting Ohio State, 20-10, on Oct. 29, 1988.

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