Mar. 5—*** As best as my limited research abilities allow, it looks like Lou Holtz coached one game against Illinois during his 33 seasons. It did not go well. His 1984 Minnesota Gophers lost 48-3 at Memorial Stadium. They were shut out most of the game, only denting the scoreboard with a late field goal. Illinois was led that day by running back Thomas Rooks, who gained 99 yards and scored a ...