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The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini football team achieved a winning record for the first time since the 2001 season.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini football team concluded their season with an overall record of 9 wins and 4 losses, marking their first winning season since 2001.
The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini football team competed in the Pac-10 Conference.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini football team competed in the Big Ten Conference, not the Pac-10 Conference.
The 2007 season saw Illinois accumulate fewer wins than they had in the previous two seasons combined.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 2007 season was a significant turnaround, with the team achieving 9 wins, which was more than the total wins accumulated in the previous two seasons combined.
The Illinois Fighting Illini were ranked No. 13 in the AP poll at the end of the regular season in 2007.
Answer: True
Explanation: At the conclusion of the regular season in 2007, the Illinois Fighting Illini held a ranking of No. 13 in the Associated Press (AP) poll.
The Illinois Fighting Illini played their home games at Wrigley Field in 2007.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Illinois Fighting Illini played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, during the 2007 season, not Wrigley Field.
The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini finished with a losing record in Big Ten conference play.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini finished Big Ten conference play with a winning record of 6 wins and 2 losses.
The 2007 Illinois team tied for first place in the Big Ten Conference standings.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 2007 Illinois team tied for second place in the Big Ten Conference standings with a 6-2 record, not first place.
The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini football team outscored their opponents by a total of 79 points throughout the season.
Answer: True
Explanation: Throughout the 2007 season, the Illinois Fighting Illini football team outscored their opponents by a total margin of 79 points.
The Illinois Fighting Illini finished the 2007 season ranked No. 20 in the AP poll after their bowl game.
Answer: True
Explanation: Following their participation in the 2008 Rose Bowl, the Illinois Fighting Illini concluded the 2007 season ranked No. 20 in the Associated Press (AP) poll.
What was the final overall record of the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini football team?
Answer: 9 wins and 4 losses
Explanation: The final overall record for the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was 9 wins and 4 losses.
In which conference did the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini compete?
Answer: Big Ten Conference
Explanation: The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini competed in the Big Ten Conference.
Where did the Illinois Fighting Illini play their home games in 2007?
Answer: Memorial Stadium, Champaign
Explanation: The Illinois Fighting Illini played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, during the 2007 season.
What was the final record of the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini in Big Ten conference play?
Answer: 6 wins and 2 losses
Explanation: The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini concluded their Big Ten conference schedule with a final record of 6 wins and 2 losses.
How did the 2007 Illinois team finish in the Big Ten Conference standings?
Answer: Second place (tied)
Explanation: The 2007 Illinois team finished tied for second place in the Big Ten Conference standings.
What was the overall point differential for the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini football team?
Answer: They outscored opponents by 79 points.
Explanation: The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini football team outscored their opponents by a total of 79 points over the course of the season.
Ron Zook was in his first season as head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini in 2007.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is incorrect. Ron Zook was in his third season as head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini in 2007, not his first.
J Leman, Rashard Mendenhall, and Juice Williams were among the captains for the 2007 Illinois team.
Answer: True
Explanation: J Leman, Rashard Mendenhall, and Juice Williams, along with Kevin Mitchell, served as captains for the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini football team.
Mike Locksley was the defensive coordinator for the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini.
Answer: False
Explanation: Mike Locksley served as the offensive coordinator for the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini, not the defensive coordinator.
Dan Disch and Curt Mallory served as co-defensive coordinators for the Illinois Fighting Illini in 2007.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dan Disch and Curt Mallory held the positions of co-defensive coordinators for the Illinois Fighting Illini during the 2007 season.
Ron Zook received Coach of the Year awards for the 2007 season after the team finished with a losing record.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ron Zook received Coach of the Year awards for the 2007 season following the team's successful winning record and Rose Bowl appearance, not after a losing record.
Who was the head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini during their successful 2007 season?
Answer: Ron Zook
Explanation: Ron Zook served as the head coach for the Illinois Fighting Illini during their successful 2007 season.
Which of the following was NOT listed as a captain for the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini?
Answer: Juice Williams
Explanation: While J Leman, Rashard Mendenhall, and Martin O'Donnell were captains, Juice Williams was not officially listed as a captain for the 2007 Illinois team.
Who served as the offensive coordinator for the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini?
Answer: Mike Locksley
Explanation: Mike Locksley served as the offensive coordinator for the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini.
What honors did Ron Zook receive for the 2007 season?
Answer: National and Big Ten Coach of the Year
Explanation: Ron Zook received both National and Big Ten Coach of the Year honors for his successful 2007 season.
Juice Williams was the leading rusher for the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini.
Answer: False
Explanation: Rashard Mendenhall, not Juice Williams, was the leading rusher for the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini.
The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini primarily utilized a pro-style offense.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini primarily employed a spread option offense, not a pro-style offense.
Juice Williams threw four touchdown passes in the 2007 game against Ohio State.
Answer: True
Explanation: Quarterback Juice Williams threw four touchdown passes during the 2007 game against Ohio State.
Which player was the leading rusher for the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini?
Answer: Rashard Mendenhall
Explanation: Rashard Mendenhall was the leading rusher for the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini.
Besides Rashard Mendenhall, who was another key offensive statistical leader for the 2007 Illinois team?
Answer: Juice Williams
Explanation: Juice Williams, the quarterback, was another key offensive statistical leader for the 2007 Illinois team, alongside running back Rashard Mendenhall.
What type of offensive scheme did the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini employ?
Answer: Spread option offense
Explanation: The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini employed a spread option offense.
The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini employed a 3-4 base defensive scheme.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini employed a 4-3 base defensive scheme, not a 3-4 scheme.
What was the base defensive scheme used by the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini?
Answer: 4-3 defense
Explanation: The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini utilized a 4-3 defense as their base scheme.
A significant upset victory for the 2007 Illinois team was against the then No. 1 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini achieved a notable upset victory by defeating the then No. 1 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.
Illinois lost their 2007 season opener against Missouri.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 2007 season opener for the Illinois Fighting Illini resulted in a loss to Missouri.
The Illinois Fighting Illini achieved their first shutout of the 2007 season against Syracuse.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Illinois Fighting Illini achieved their first shutout of the 2007 season against Western Illinois, not Syracuse.
Rashard Mendenhall scored three touchdowns in the 2007 game against Syracuse.
Answer: True
Explanation: In the 2007 game against Syracuse, running back Rashard Mendenhall scored three touchdowns.
Illinois won their Big Ten conference opener in 2007 against Wisconsin.
Answer: False
Explanation: Illinois won their 2007 Big Ten conference opener against Indiana, not Wisconsin.
Rashard Mendenhall set a career-high for rushing yards in the 2007 game against Indiana.
Answer: True
Explanation: During the 2007 game against Indiana, Rashard Mendenhall achieved a career-high in rushing yards.
Illinois defeated Penn State in 2007, marking their first win against a ranked opponent since 2001.
Answer: True
Explanation: The victory over Penn State in 2007 was significant as it represented Illinois's first win against a ranked opponent since the 2001 season.
Illinois was considered a significant underdog when they played No. 5 Wisconsin in 2007.
Answer: False
Explanation: Contrary to being an underdog, Illinois was favored by oddsmakers when they played the No. 5 ranked Wisconsin Badgers in 2007.
A potential game-winning touchdown pass for Illinois against Iowa in 2007 was nullified due to a holding penalty.
Answer: False
Explanation: The potential game-winning touchdown pass for Illinois against Iowa in 2007 was nullified due to an ineligible receiver downfield penalty, not a holding penalty.
A fumbled punt late in the fourth quarter contributed to Illinois' loss against Michigan in 2007.
Answer: True
Explanation: A critical fumbled punt late in the fourth quarter was a key factor contributing to Illinois' loss against Michigan in 2007.
Illinois lost their Homecoming game in 2007 to Ball State.
Answer: False
Explanation: Illinois won their 2007 Homecoming game against Ball State with a score of 28-17, they did not lose.
The Illinois Fighting Illini established a large early lead in their road victory against Minnesota in 2007.
Answer: True
Explanation: In their road victory against Minnesota in 2007, the Illinois Fighting Illini established a substantial early lead, scoring 20 points in the first half.
The 2007 victory over Ohio State marked the first time Illinois had ever beaten a No. 1 ranked opponent on the road.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 2007 victory against the No. 1 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes was historically significant, representing Illinois's first road win against a top-ranked opponent ever.
Illinois played many experienced seniors in their final regular-season home game against Northwestern in 2007.
Answer: False
Explanation: In their final regular-season home game against Northwestern in 2007, Illinois played a significant number of redshirt freshmen, not primarily experienced seniors.
The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the No. 5 ranked Wisconsin Badgers in 2007.
Answer: True
Explanation: In a significant victory during the 2007 season, the Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the No. 5 ranked Wisconsin Badgers.
Illinois lost to Penn State in 2007, dropping their ranking to No. 21.
Answer: False
Explanation: Illinois defeated Penn State 27-20 in 2007. Illinois was ranked No. 20 and Penn State was ranked No. 21 entering the game.
A late fourth-quarter interception by Missouri sealed the victory for Illinois in their season opener.
Answer: False
Explanation: A late fourth-quarter interception by Missouri sealed the victory for Missouri, contributing to Illinois's loss in their season opener.
Which highly-ranked team did Illinois upset during the 2007 regular season?
Answer: No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes
Explanation: Illinois upset the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes during the 2007 regular season.
What was the result of the 2007 season opener between Illinois and Missouri?
Answer: Missouri won 40-34
Explanation: The 2007 season opener between Illinois and Missouri resulted in a 40-34 victory for Missouri.
Against which opponent did the Illinois Fighting Illini achieve their first shutout of the 2007 season?
Answer: Western Illinois
Explanation: The Illinois Fighting Illini achieved their first shutout of the 2007 season against Western Illinois.
How many rushing touchdowns did Rashard Mendenhall score in the 2007 game against Syracuse?
Answer: 3
Explanation: Rashard Mendenhall scored three rushing touchdowns in the 2007 game against Syracuse.
What was the score of the 2007 Big Ten conference opener for Illinois against Indiana?
Answer: Illinois won 27-14
Explanation: Illinois won their 2007 Big Ten conference opener against Indiana with a score of 27-14.
What was the significance of Illinois' 27-20 victory over Penn State in 2007?
Answer: It was their first win against a ranked opponent since 2001.
Explanation: Illinois's 27-20 victory over Penn State in 2007 was significant as it marked their first win against a ranked opponent since the 2001 season.
How did Illinois fare against the No. 5 ranked Wisconsin Badgers in 2007?
Answer: Illinois won 31-26
Explanation: Illinois achieved a significant victory against the No. 5 ranked Wisconsin Badgers in 2007, winning the game with a score of 31-26.
What penalty negated a potential game-winning touchdown for Illinois against Iowa in 2007?
Answer: Ineligible receiver downfield
Explanation: An ineligible receiver downfield penalty negated a potential game-winning touchdown for Illinois against Iowa in 2007.
What critical mistake contributed to Illinois' loss against Michigan in 2007?
Answer: A fumbled punt
Explanation: A critical fumbled punt late in the fourth quarter was a significant mistake that contributed to Illinois' loss against Michigan in 2007.
What was the outcome of the 2007 Homecoming game for Illinois against Ball State?
Answer: Illinois won 28-17
Explanation: Illinois won their 2007 Homecoming game against Ball State with a score of 28-17.
What was the significance of Illinois' 28-21 victory over the No. 1 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes in 2007?
Answer: It was their first road victory against a top-ranked opponent ever.
Explanation: The 28-21 victory over No. 1 Ohio State was significant as it marked Illinois's first road win against a top-ranked opponent in their history.
In their final regular-season home game of 2007 against Northwestern, whom did Illinois play?
Answer: A large number of redshirt freshmen
Explanation: In their final regular-season home game against Northwestern in 2007, Illinois fielded a team that included a large number of redshirt freshmen.
The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini football team played in the Sugar Bowl.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini football team participated in the 2008 Rose Bowl, not the Sugar Bowl.
Illinois defeated USC in the 2008 Rose Bowl.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the 2008 Rose Bowl, USC defeated Illinois; Illinois did not win the game.
The 2008 Rose Bowl game between Illinois and USC was attended by fewer than 90,000 spectators.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 2008 Rose Bowl game between Illinois and USC had an attendance of 93,923 spectators, which is more than 90,000.
Illinois was selected for the Rose Bowl in 2008 because they were the Big Ten champions.
Answer: False
Explanation: Illinois was selected for the 2008 Rose Bowl as an at-large selection; Ohio State won the Big Ten Conference championship that year.
The Illinois Fighting Illini were favored by more than 10 points in the 2008 Rose Bowl.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Illinois Fighting Illini were indeed favored by more than 10 points, entering the 2008 Rose Bowl as 13.5-point underdogs against USC.
What bowl game did the 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini play in?
Answer: 2008 Rose Bowl
Explanation: The 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini football team played in the 2008 Rose Bowl.
Who was the opponent of the Illinois Fighting Illini in the 2008 Rose Bowl?
Answer: USC Trojans
Explanation: The opponent of the Illinois Fighting Illini in the 2008 Rose Bowl was the USC Trojans.
What was the outcome of the 2008 Rose Bowl for the Illinois Fighting Illini?
Answer: USC won 49-17
Explanation: The outcome of the 2008 Rose Bowl for the Illinois Fighting Illini was a 49-17 loss to USC.
What was the attendance for the 2008 Rose Bowl game?
Answer: 93,923
Explanation: The attendance for the 2008 Rose Bowl game was 93,923 spectators.
Why was Illinois selected for the Rose Bowl in 2008, even though Ohio State won the Big Ten?
Answer: Ohio State was selected for the BCS National Championship Game.
Explanation: Illinois was selected for the 2008 Rose Bowl because Ohio State, the Big Ten champion, was selected for the BCS National Championship Game, creating an at-large bid opportunity.
What was the point spread for the 2008 Rose Bowl, making it the largest of any bowl game that season?
Answer: USC was favored by 13.5 points
Explanation: The point spread for the 2008 Rose Bowl was USC favored by 13.5 points, which was the largest spread of any bowl game that season.
Rashard Mendenhall won the Heisman Trophy for his performance in the 2007 season.
Answer: False
Explanation: Rashard Mendenhall did not win the Heisman Trophy for the 2007 season. He did, however, win the Chicago Tribune Silver Football award.
Senior linebacker Jeremy Leman was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American in 2007.
Answer: True
Explanation: Senior linebacker Jeremy Leman achieved consensus first-team All-American status for his performance during the 2007 season.
Vontae Davis was a defensive player who received first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2007.
Answer: True
Explanation: Vontae Davis, a defensive player for Illinois, was recognized with first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2007.
Martin O'Donnell, an offensive lineman, was recognized as an All-American in 2007.
Answer: True
Explanation: Martin O'Donnell, an offensive guard for the Illinois Fighting Illini, was recognized as an All-American during the 2007 season.
Four Illinois players received first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2007.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2007, four Illinois players were awarded first-team All-Big Ten honors: Rashard Mendenhall, Martin O'Donnell, Jeremy Leman, and Vontae Davis.
What prestigious award did Rashard Mendenhall win for his performance in the Big Ten during the 2007 season?
Answer: Chicago Tribune Silver Football award
Explanation: Rashard Mendenhall won the Chicago Tribune Silver Football award, recognizing him as the Big Ten Conference's most valuable player for the 2007 season.
Which defensive player earned consensus All-America honors for the 2007 Illinois team?
Answer: J Leman
Explanation: Linebacker J Leman earned consensus All-America honors for his performance with the 2007 Illinois team.
Which player was a consensus first-team All-American linebacker for the 2007 Illinois team?
Answer: Jeremy Leman
Explanation: Jeremy Leman, a linebacker, was a consensus first-team All-American for the 2007 Illinois team.
How many Illinois players received first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2007?
Answer: Four
Explanation: Four Illinois players received first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2007.