That game against OSU in 2006 was a real canary in the coal mine for the following year. We played them tough, and would have had a chance to drive for the tying score if not for the screwy change of possession clock rules they tried out that season.Illinois Football is 3-12 vs #1 all time. The wins-
1950 vs Ohio St
1956 vs Mich St
2007 at Ohio State - also the last game vs #1
(attached image from page 161 from the Illinois Football Record Book)