Sean Merriman, BTN.com web editor, July 3, 2015
At 8 p.m. ET Friday on BTN/BTN2Go, we're airing Illinois' 31-26 win over Wisconsin in the 2007 Big Ten regular season.
Rashard Mendenhall rushed for a game-high 160 yards and two touchdowns to lead Illinois past the No. 5 Wisconsin Badgers. Juice Williams added 121 yards through the air, as well as 92 yards on the ground.
The victory gave the Fighting Illini their first 3-0 start in the Big Ten since 1990. It also marked the program's second straight victory over a ranked team, as they defeated Penn State, 27-21, in the previous week.
Here is a breakdown of Illinois' memorable win.
Top moment: Vontae Davis intercepts Tyler Donovan's pass with just over 10 minutes remaining in the game, which halted the Badgers' drive and helped secure the Illinois win.
Top stat line: The Illini totaled 289 yards on the ground on 44 carries, an average of 6.6 yards per carry, in addition to three touchdowns.
Top player: Rashard Mendenhall was incredible, carrying the ball 19 times for 160 yards and two touchdowns, while adding four catches for 33 yards and another score in the win.
