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After pulling off improbable upset over Wisconsin, Illinois blasts ‘Jump Around’ at Memorial Stadium
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Easily the most impressive victory of the Lovie Smith era, Illinois knocked off No. 6 Wisconsin, 24-23, on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.
After the win, the team twisted the knife by playing Wisconsin’s signature anthem, ‘Jump Around’ by House of Pain.
ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg shared some video of the scene on Twitter:
“Jump Around” playing. Nicely done, #Illini pic.twitter.com/xjoFajadhw
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) October 19, 2019
The program’s first victory over a ranked B1G foe since 2007, Illinois improved to 3-4 with the win. Returning from a concussion, redshirt junior quarterback Brandon Peters completed 9-21 passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns.
Their first loss of the season, Wisconsin was uncharacteristically reckless with the football, committing three turnovers. Unfortunately for Paul Chryst’s team, the road does not get any easier as the Badgers will travel to Columbus to battle the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes on October 26.
A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Rydquist has been contributing to Saturday Down South and Saturday Tradition since 2019. He can be found on Twitter @TeddyRydquist.