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Inability to convert in third-down situations was a major factor in Illinois’ 34-32 homecoming loss to Indiana. The Illini failed on 10 of 11 attempts. In its 23-20 upset of Michigan State the previous week, Illinois was 5-for-13. … Coach Ron Zook was second-guessing himself for not having Jason Reda kick extra points after Saturday’s second and third touchdowns and for not keeping the ball away from Indiana’s Marcus Thigpen on kickoffs. Thigpen returned four kickoffs for 197 yards. His 98-yarder to start the second half was his third TD on a return this season.
