Dufrene

TB Daniel Dufrene is providing more of a ground presence to protect Williams, but LB Lee Campbell and the Minnesota front seven did a decent job containing Indiana's similar attack last week.

Weekend Preview: Key games for several teams in the Big Ten 2008

He connected with Jeff Cumberland for a 77-yard pass, the longest by an Illini quarterback since 1985, and a perfectly lofted screen to running back Daniel Dufrene turned into a 57-yard TD.

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Daniel Dufrene, the Illini's leading rusher coming into the game with 593 yards, did not play.

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Ford, a true freshman starting in place of usual starter Daniel Dufrene, scored on touchdown runs of 41 and 5 yards as the Illini (4-3, 2-2) handed Indiana (2-5, 0-4) its fifth straight loss.

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Illinois will need TB Daniel Dufrene to provide another running option from the backfield.

Weekend Preview: Run for the Rose Bowl starts in the Big Ten 2008

After that stop, Williams and running back Daniel Dufrene got down to business on a nine-play, 94 yard touchdown drive capped by Williams '7-yard run to put Illinois up 19-7 after a failed 2-point try.

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Before the late field goal, a 27-yarder by Matt Eller, Illinois hadn't scored since Daniel Dufrene tucked the ball just inside a pylon for a touchdown with just under five minutes left in the second quarter.

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Dufrene, a 201-pound junior, finished the game with 100 yards on 13 carries, and speedy sophomore receiver Arrelious Benn added 48 on five carries and two touchdowns.

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Dufrene had a career-high 126 yards rushing on 19 carries and the touchdown catch from quarterback Juice Williams.

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Dufrene, Jacob in Big Green Indians game in first Comets game in jamboree game at Kentucky in second Rebels game in state championship

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