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Led by Pierre Thomas, who gained 126 yards on 22 carries, Illinois rushed for more than 200 yards for the second consecutive game and the third time this season in Saturday’s 34-32 loss to Indiana. It was the eighth game of 100-plus yards in Thomas’ career. He is seventh on Illinois’ all-time rushing list with 2,265 yards. The all-time leader is Robert Holcombe (1994-97) with 4,105 yards. …
Senior cornerback Alan Ball broke up four passes against Indiana, a career high. … Four players recorded career highs in tackles–cornerback Vontae Davis, nine; free safety Justin Sanders, five; free safety Travon Bellamy, four; and end Doug Pilcher, four.