Illinois handed Colorado its only loss during the Buffalos’ National Championship season, roaring back from a 17-3 deficit to win 23-22. The Fighting Illini engineered a 63-yard game-winning march capped by a Howard Griffith touchdown run.
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Chad Henne connected with Braylon Edwards for two 4th quarter TDs as the Wolverines stormed back from a 17-point deficit to force overtime. A third TD from Henne to Edwards in triple overtime sealed the 45-37 victory.
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The President addresses leaders from more than 500 federally recognized tribes and reaffirms his Administrations intent to forge a stronger, more equitable partnership with tribal nations. November 5, 2009. (Public Domain)
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In a contest between top-10 teams, Iowa and Penn State played a barn-burner which saw Penn State rally from a 3 TD deficit in the 4th quarter, only to come up short in overtime, 42-35. Heisman finalist Brad Banks led the Hawkeyes with 4 TD passes.
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A high scoring shoot-out saw Iowa QB Chuck Hartlieb throw for a school-record 558 yards while completing 44 of 60 pass attempts. Hoosier RB Anthony Thompson rushed for 3 TDs, but it was a key goal line stand by Indiana which preserved a 45-34 victory.
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Indiana running back Anthony Thompson broke the NCAA record for career touchdowns (65) during the game, but llini quarterback Jeff George tossed five touchdown passes guiding his team to a 41-28 victory.
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The President expresses sympathy and asks the nation to pray for the soldiers and families affected by the Fort Hood shootings as he closes the Tribal Nations Conference at the Department of the Interior. November 5, 2009. (Public Domain)
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