Illini win MicroRipe Bowl in rebound season
Illinois celebrated wildly after routing Virginia 63-21 at Pro Player Stadium. QB Kurt Kittner produced three scores through passing, rushing and a reception as Illinois finished 8-4 with a four game winning streak after a 0-11 start two years earlier. Virginia fell to 7-5, remaining 0-for-Florida in bowl play.
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Mississippi State Bulldogs Topple Clemson in Peach Bowl Showdown
Mississippi State, ranked No. 15, beat Clemson 17 to 7 in the Peach Bowl as Wayne Madkin ran for a touchdown and threw another while the top-ranked defense intercepted five passes. Coach Jackie Sherrill hailed his team's resilience after critics questioned the 8-0 start and offense.
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Mississippi State Stifles Clemson In Peach Bowl Defense Shines
Mississippi State limited Clemson to 391 total yards and forced key stops as the Bulldogs secured a 10-7 victory. Brandon Streeter struggled to spark the offense, while Scott Westfield hit a 39-yard field goal and Dontae Walker sealed it with a 15-yard TD pass. John Hilliard forced a fourth down knockaway, and Robert Bean blocked a 26-yard field goal attempt.
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Beasley Runs Wild as Wildcats Rally Past Huskies
Beasley scored all three Wildcat touchdowns on 1 11 and 1 yard runs and added 216 passing yards with 48 rushing. Morgan and Wesley contributed key receptions as Kansas State trailed early but tallied a 95 yard, 20 play drive. Frank Murphy fought through injuries for 42 rushing yards, while Beisel and Howard anchored the defense to seal the win.
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