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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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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